NTSB investigations
1,558 cases where the sequence of events included Miscellaneous/other.
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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\" = '900' 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"
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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" = '900' 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 CEN17LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Ellendale, MNThe pilot’s incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning in flight due to cracks in the exhaust muffler, which resulted in the airplane’s continued flight until it ran out of fuel and its subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB GAA17CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to land on a snow-covered airstrip with a tundra tire-equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR17LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Jiggs, NVAn engine anomaly for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a precautionary landing in deep snow and a subsequent noseover.NTSB CEN17LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE35 · Ozark, MOThe pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines.NTSB GAA17CA112Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Champaign, ILThe flight instructor’s failure to arrest the descent rate during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Compton, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an off-runway landing in soft dirt and a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries A 1 · Milton-Freewater, ORThe pilot's decision to take off from unsuitable terrain with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLarson Roger H RV-7 · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the autopilot during short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA106Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Palouse, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on an ice- and snow-covered runway during taxi with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC17LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor revolutions per minute (RPM) during a pinnacle landing, which resulted in a main rotor stall condition, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…NTSB GAA17CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Kewanee, ILThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during the approach to land.NTSB ANC17FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 11 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.NTSB ERA17CA068Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot's inappropriate response to an emergency exit window opening in flight, which resulted in a loss of control, precautionary off-airport landing, and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper repair of the…NTSB GAA17CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJack Fehling Celebrity · North Hampton, NHThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the biplane being low and striking trees.NTSB ERA17LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bluefield, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN17LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing Navajo · Daingerfield, TXThe noncertificated pilot’s unfamiliarity with the aircraft, which resulted in a loss of control during an unintentional takeoff.NTSB ENG17WA025Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier BD700 1A11 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR ChinaThe United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Bombardier Global Express BD700, which occurred on November 15, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB…NTSB GAA17CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95B55 · Plattsburgh, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a single-engine approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for the flight instructor to recover.NTSB ANC17LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185 · Ninilchik, AKA loss of brake system fluid due to leaks in the o-rings, which resulted in asymmetrical braking and a subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR17LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Yuma, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain helicopter control after its skid got caught on the landing pad while he was maneuvering the helicopter to land on it, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.NTSB GAA17LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Watertown, WIThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was a partial, temporary loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination…NTSB ERA17LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHaddow William H Pitts Special S 1 · New Bern, NCA loss of biplane control during aerobatic maneuvers for reasons that could not be determined because a portion of the biplane's flight control system was not recovered and could not be tested.NTSB WPR17LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · Starbuck, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s reliance on the fuel gauge that was displaying an incorrect fuel amount due to the separation of the fuel transmitter float pin guide from the float.NTSB DCA17MA022Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD 10-10F · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) due to fatigue cracking that initiated at a corrosion pit. The pit formed in the absence of a required protective cadmium coating the cause of which could not be determined from available evidence. Contributing…NTSB CEN17LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Hereford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a cotton crop while maneuvering during agricultural application operations, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA17LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Vaughn, GAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA17CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Chickaloon, AKThe flight instructor's delay in aborting the takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA17LA018Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Dunnellon, FLThe jumpmaster's failure to guard the reserve parachute ripcord, which caused an inadvertent deployment of his reserve parachute.NTSB GAA17CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Stewart J Bearhawk · Calhan, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Lakeport, CAThe pilot's delayed action to add power during the approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain prior to the approach end of the runway.NTSB ANC16LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off from a wet, snowy airstrip and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC16CA069Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Willow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA526Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSix Chuter Legend XL · Arcadia, FLThe pilot’s decision to take off in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the powered parachute being unable to maintain a sufficient climb rate and its subsequent impact with power lines.NTSB CEN16LA379Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot's unstable approach and subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around.NTSB GAA16LA525Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Davis, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the seatbelt anchor bracket.NTSB GAA16CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T1A · Port St. Lucie, FLThe pilot's failure to avoid the drainage pipe during the landing roll on a private grass airstrip. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reduced forward view from the rear seat.NTSB WPR16LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Rockport, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground, which resulted in mast bumping.NTSB GAA16CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDieterich Robert A AIR CAM · McCall, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear wheel separating from the airplane, followed by an aborted landing, and a subsequent ground loop during the follow-on landing.NTSB GAA16CA480Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369 · Peach Orchard, MOThe helicopter pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient separation between the main rotor blade and a power line during line guard installation, which resulted in an electrical arc to the main rotor.NTSB GAA16CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Diller, NEThe pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an aborted landing attempt.NTSB CEN16LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Z90 · Morrill, NEThe pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and an inability to avoid contact with power lines.NTSB GAA16CA463Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Barrow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose over, and substantial damage to the right wing strut and fuselage. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare which inhibited the…NTSB GAA16CA487Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe airplane’s encounter with a developing sink hole during taxi on the ramp area.NTSB WPR16FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Sparks, NVThe pilot's selection of a landing runway which, given the wind and traffic conditions, was susceptible to high crosswinds and the translation of wake turbulence across its approach path, and the controller's and pilot's failure to ensure separation from the…NTSB CEN16LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M 62A-3 · Madison, OHThe pilot's failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist and his improper use of flaps during takeoff, which degraded the airplane's climb performance and resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB WPR16WA192Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Mpumalanga Province, South AfricaOn August 27, 2016, about 1025 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 182Q, South African registration ZS-PHB, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Komati Gorge Lodge private airstrip, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The pilot…NTSB CEN16WA403Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobin DR400/180R · Schaffhausen, SwitzerlandThe government of Switzerland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBIN DR400/180R airplane that occurred on August 26, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Switzerland's investigation under…NTSB GAA16CA451Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S 2R · Cordele, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight while flying toward the sun.NTSB GAA16CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Franklin, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in a hard landing and the flight instructor's delayed action to assist the student pilot during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, a right main and nose gear collapse, and…NTSB GAA16CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus AS350 · Peach Springs, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hover taxiing backward, resulting in the tail striking terrain.