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 WPR10LA420Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Lakeview, ORA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB WPR10LA419Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHummel / Finberg Ultra Cruiser · Canby, ORThe loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression.NTSB ERA10LA437Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Williamstown, NJThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to weak spark plugs on the No. 1 cylinder.NTSB WPR10LA412Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Manson, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to ensure that a sufficient quantity of fuel was on board to complete the flight.NTSB CEN10LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · LaGrange, INThe pilot did not maintain altitude due to his distracted attention to a vibration of unknown origin.NTSB CEN10LA483Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Idabel, OKA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA423Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Eastover, NCThe uncommanded retraction of the nose gear for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff after the propeller began to contact the ground.NTSB CEN10LA478Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Justin, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's delay in transferring fuel from the gravity feed wing tanks to the main tank.NTSB WPR10CA401Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180D · Hillsboro, ORA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from unporting when the pilot entered into a slip during the turn to the final approach leg.NTSB ERA10CA417Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR10LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Tracy, CAA total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to an internal catastrophic failure to the master rod and piston connecting rod links.NTSB ERA10LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Eastman, GABoth pilots’ failure to use emergency checklist procedures for restarting the engine after the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10FA409Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Washington, GAThe manufacturer's inadequate quality control and improper manufacture of the fuel servo diaphragm assembly, which resulted in fatigue cracking of the hub stud and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR10FA387Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPZL Mielec M18 · Meridian, CALong-term deterioration of multiple engine fuel vaporizers that led to material failure of multiple turbine blades, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the exceedance of specified engine inspection intervals…NTSB WPR10CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Adelanto, CAThe pilot’s inability to make it to the airport as a result of his inadequate planning for the gusting headwinds.NTSB WPR10FA385Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260C · Ridgecrest, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight.NTSB ERA10LA400Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDayton JD-2 · Hollywood, MDThe pilot's improper installation of the propeller hub to the engine crankshaft, which resulted in a loss of engine thrust.NTSB ERA10LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Donalsonville, GAA total loss of engine power due to a failure of the compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA381Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAdvertising Mgmt & Consulting Velocity Super XLRG5 · San Diego, CAThe pilot did not close and secure the right passenger door, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the door and subsequent loss of engine power due to the door’s collision with the rear-mounted engine assembly.NTSB CEN10CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWing Kitfox II · Park Rapids, MNA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to adequately flare during the water landing.NTSB WPR10LA376Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Rawlins, WYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed due to the rich fuel mixture.NTSB ERA10CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Elk Creek, VAThe student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB CEN10LA455Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick OH-58A · Kountze, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB ERA10LA387Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33AK · Windsor, VAThe unauthorized installation of a battery and associated wiring and electrical components, which resulted in an in-flight electrical fire of undetermined origin.NTSB CEN10CA452Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX-7-180A · Pittsfield, ILThe pilot's loss of directional control during a precautionary off-field landing that he performed after encountering deteriorating weather conditions.NTSB ERA10LA383Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Holly Hill, SCMaintenance personnel's improper inspection and cleaning of the fuel nozzle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Montezuma, INThe total loss of engine power due to an insufficient fastener preload that led to the failure of the No. 2 connecting rod assembly.NTSB WPR10FA371Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Tucson, AZThe repair station technician did not properly install the fuel inlet union during reassembly of the engine; the operator’s maintenance personnel did not adequately inspect the technician's work; and the pilot who performed the post maintenance check flight…NTSB CEN10LA440Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Enid, OKA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10IA438Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Gulf of Mexico, LAThe loss of main rotor rpm during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies.NTSB ERA10LA377Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Waynesboro, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the short-field takeoff procedures published in the Pilot's Operating Handbook.NTSB ERA10LA373Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNadig Paul K Nadig · Franklin, PAA partial loss of engine power due to the owner’s inadequate fuel system maintenance, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB CEN10CA428Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · New Hampton, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires.NTSB CEN10LA425Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar · Cleburne, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident were the critical fuel placards that were difficult to see due to the airplane's paint scheme.NTSB CEN10LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Minden, NEThe pilot's inadequate flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.NTSB CEN10CA384Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Gallup, NMThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to attain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off-airport landing and the high density altitude.NTSB WPR10LA357Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Phoenix, AZA loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation that resulted from the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.NTSB WPR10LA356Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportParker RS-15 Sailplane · Marysvale, UTThe glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight.NTSB ERA10WA371Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Novo Horizonte, BrazilOn July 16, 2010, about 1645 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R-44 helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-TNB, operated by Pereira Alvim Participacoes e Empreendimentos Ltda, was destroyed by fire after landing in a cane field at Novo Horizonte,…NTSB ERA10LA362Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Rowley, MAThe failure of the power turbine governor internal driveshaft bearings, resulting in the failure of the governor.NTSB ERA10LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Melbourne, FLSeparation of the main rotor drive belts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to adequately inspect the upper drive sheave prior to installing the belts.NTSB CEN10LA416Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Krum, TXA total loss of engine power in flight due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Chino, CAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR10LA341Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRonald V White CH701 · Pima, AZA total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a spark plug failure.NTSB WPR10LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Whitehall, MTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA339Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas A4L · Fallon, NVA loss of engine power during takeoff due to the failure of the engine's stator and turbine. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.NTSB WPR10CA311Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Rancho Murieta, CAA total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN10LA380Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Estes Park, COThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.NTSB WPR10CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Garfield, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.