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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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01057900')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01057900'))
  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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01057900'))
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 CEN25FA056Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith Zodiac CH601 · Columbia, ILThe pilot’s failure to secure the engine oil filter following maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.Dec 8, 2024 · N9853M · Destroyed NTSB CEN24FA212Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35A · Arvada, COA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of loose turbocharger oil line fittings.Jun 7, 2024 · N150WR · Destroyed NTSB CEN24LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Galveston, TXMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the oil filter adapter when replacing the oil filter adapter gasket which resulted in the filter becoming loose, resulting in the loss of engine oil, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.Apr 5, 2024 · N9996V · Substantial damage NTSB DCA24LA330IncidentClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-8 · Kenner, LAA partial loss of engine power due to bird ingestion in the No. 1 (left) engine, which resulted in the activation of the load reduction device to prevent vibration. The load reduction device activation resulted in smoke and fumes entering the cockpit.Dec 20, 2023 · N8830Q · Minor damage NTSB ERA23FA137Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lindenhurst, NYAn in-flight fire due to a compromised oil pressure line fitting, which resulted in a collision with terrain during a subsequent emergency landing.Mar 5, 2023 · N8149R · Destroyed NTSB CEN23FA079Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Kingfisher, OKAn oil leak of undetermined origin that resulted in an in-flight engine compartment fire and subsequent loss of airplane control.Jan 16, 2023 · N8266D · Destroyed NTSB CEN22LA251Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTrojan TA16 · Ray, MIA lack of lubrication and inadequate cooling, which resulted in internal damage to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power.Jun 2, 2022 · N36YR · Substantial damage NTSB ERA22LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Bel Air, MDA loss of engine power due to bearing failures in the turbine section resulting from a fatigue fracture of the oil supply line that fed oil to the Nos. 6 and 7 bearings. The oil line failure led to rapid deterioration of the bearings from oil starvation.…Feb 9, 2022 · N9159F · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20LA301Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV4 · Idabel, OKThe pilot’s improper installation of an oil line, resulting in the loss of oil and subsequent total loss of engine power.Jul 22, 2020 · N54WP · Substantial damage NTSB ERA19LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kennesaw, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Nov 29, 2018 · N597CP · Substantial damage NTSB ERA17LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportParks Richard A Starduster SA 100 · Southfields, NYA loose oil line that allowed oil to drip on the exhaust system, which resulted in smoke during cruise flight and a subsequent precautionary landing.Sep 15, 2017 · N1356W · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the left brake's degraded performance due to oil contamination, which resulted from the fatigue failure of an oil line component.Jun 1, 2011 · N340BG · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10LA449Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Santa Fe, NMA total loss of engine power following a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons.Aug 1, 2010 · N52708 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA422Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Show Low, AZA total loss of engine power due to the displaced oil filter adapter gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and oil exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Aug 27, 2009 · N4600Q · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA153Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHowes RV-6 · Paulden, AZA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a leak from the inadequate weld repair of a high-pressure oil line. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in a stall during an…Mar 19, 2009 · N6383W · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRudolph Ralph Monroe Starlite · Coachella, CAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the rear crankshaft journal.Mar 2, 2009 · N180RR · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Augusta, KSA loose oil line that resulted in a total loss of engine oil, causing the engine to cease.Sep 18, 2008 · N6822J · Substantial damage NTSB ENG08IA022Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747 · Newark, NJAn engine fire in the No. 3 engine due to the failure of, and subsequent flammable fluid leak from, one of three fuel or hydraulic lines located in the engine's accessory raceway that ignited when the fluid came in contact with the hot engine cases.…Apr 20, 2008 · N704CK · Minor damage