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"
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" = '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 DCA24WA067IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Amsterdam, NetherlandsNTSB CEN24LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Bremen, INThe collapse of the nose landing gear after it contacted soft terrain during the landing roll.NTSB DCA24WA031Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBombardier CL600 2D24 · Okiyakpu, NigeriaNTSB CEN24LA031Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus · Manhattan, KSThe pilot’s improper modification of the engine cooling system that resulted in an engine overheat and total loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight after the engine overheat light illuminated instead of…NTSB ERA24LA010Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Southport, NCThe student pilot’s use of carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to an excessively rich fuel-air mixture.NTSB GAA24WA057AccidentClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-31-350 · Sioux Lookout, CanadaNTSB CEN24FA010Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 414 · Patterson, LAThe pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.NTSB WPR24LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportUltramagic N-300 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA23LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer S A EMB-545 · St. Simons Island, GAThe control laws of the angle of attack limiter protection system, which precluded the system from disengaging during an approach in gusting wind conditions, limiting the flight crew’s ability to control the airplane’s pitch and resulting in a hard landing.NTSB DCA23WA450IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 757 · Manchester, United KingdomNTSB CEN23LA397Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTitanium Auto Gyro Titanium Explorer · Falcon, COThe pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed before becoming airborne, which resulted in an inability to climb out of ground effect and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was high-density altitude.NTSB CEN23LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206 · Hibbing, MNThe ground crew’s failure to secure the backpack at the landing zone (LZ), that resulted in the tail rotor impacting the backpack during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate selection of an area at the LZ, the lack of awareness…NTSB ANC23LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s decision to taxi the airplane through tall grass without visual reference to the surface which obscured uneven terrain.NTSB GAA23WA242Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Holstead Hall, Essex, United KingdomNTSB CEN23FA359Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV14 · Virden, ILThe pilot/builder’s improper configuration of the canopy latch micro switch, which incorrectly signaled a closed canopy before flight that resulted in an inflight opening of the airplane’s canopy, an upset of the airplane, and a loss of control from which the…NTSB CEN23LA365Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188B · Chillicothe, MOThe pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB DCA23WA422Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignATR ATR72 · Gran Canaria, SpainNTSB DCA23WA413Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Belfast, United KingdomNTSB DCA23WA414Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Barcelona, VenezuelaNTSB CEN23FA304Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot’s failure to properly set the stabilator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.NTSB CEN23LA293Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International RX 8 · Canandaigua, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing, the passenger’s leg hitting the gas tank, and serious injury.NTSB WPR23LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Metaline Falls, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway.NTSB GAA23WA184Accident · 2 fatalClass 4 · ForeignAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Charata, ArgentinaNTSB WPR23LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBlack Sheep CCX-1865 · Big Creek Ranger Station, IDThe pilot’s failure to identify the wet landing surface and his subsequent inability to maintain directional control and stop during landing on the unimproved grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and unintentional ground loop.NTSB DCA23WA471IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Santa Clara, CubaNTSB DCA23WA351OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Dubai, United Arab EmiratesNTSB ERA23LA279Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEdmisten Robert Eugene SR Rans S-14 Airaile · Bonaire, GAThe pilot’s failure to properly adjust the propeller’s pitch angle, which resulted in a loss of thrust and an inability to maintain altitude.NTSB DCA23WA336OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer ERJ170 · Monterrey, MexicoNTSB DCA23WA470OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Vilnius, LithuaniaNTSB CEN23LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Sturgis, SDThe pilot’s improper timing to initiate beta mode with the propeller and his failure to maintain directional during the full load landing that resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience with…NTSB DCA23WA318IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Manchester, United KingdomNTSB WPR23LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Agness, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and decision to touch down on the surface of the water, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ERA23FA258Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Jamestown, NYThe pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control following an anomalous engine indication during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and parachute deployment at an altitude too low for the system to operate effectively. Contributing to the…NTSB WPR23LA217Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot’s improper use of flaps during the takeoff sequence which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.NTSB WPR23LA212Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Colusa, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.NTSB DCA23WA419Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer 190 · Napier, New ZealandNTSB CEN23FA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182T · Grand Isle, LAThe pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with the ocean.NTSB CEN23LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Abbeville, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper helicopter control during autorotation that resulted in an abnormal ground contact which caused the subsequent main rotor strike on the tail boom that severed the tail rotor driveshaft. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB CEN23LA218Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Romeoville, ILThe inflight failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue cracking from corrosion pits, initiating at the midpoint of the cambered face.NTSB CEN23FA160Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAero Vodochody L-139 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach path while checking for possible bird strike damage that resulted in a delayed go-around attempt and a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s distraction while…NTSB WPR23LA128Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJones Jay D Cassutt M 11 · Castroville, CAA failure of the outboard trailing edge rib in the left wing, which resulted in a separation of the left aileron and a loss of control.NTSB DCA23WA205Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · East Midlands, United KingdomNTSB ANC23LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm on takeoff, which resulted in a forced run-on landing.NTSB DCA23WA206IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Sydney, AustraliaNTSB GAA23WA083AccidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus Helicopters EC175 · Aberdeen, United KingdomNTSB DCA23WA178IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Paris, FranceNTSB ERA23LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGreen Richard H VAN'S RV7A · Williston, FLThe hard landing and subsequent nose over during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improperly secured canopy, and the distraction it created.NTSB DCA23WA160Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Niederrhein/Weeze, GermanyNTSB WPR23FA092Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 414 · Modesto, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain proper airspeed during a turn to final, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction…NTSB WPR23LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · San Diego, CAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering to another runway after the engine cowling opened shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both the student pilot and flight instructor to conduct an adequate…