NTSB investigations
69 cases where the probable cause includes Configuration.
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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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE f.\"inProbableCause\" AND starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01062017')) 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 f."inProbableCause" AND starts_with(f."findingCode", '01062017')) 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 WPR26LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A150L · Superior, AZThe pilot's failure to retract the flaps during takeoff following a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in degraded climb performance and an impact with an object during an off-field landing.NTSB ERA25LA354Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJonker Sailplanes JS3 · New Castle, VAThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the glider for landing, which resulted in an excessive descent rate during approach, and subsequent collision with trees short of the intended landing area.NTSB CEN25LA257Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-6 · New Richmond, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude during the approach which resulted in a runway overshoot and subsequent landing in a lake. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed remedial action to abort the landing.NTSB CEN24LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP · Telluride, COThe flight crew’s failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff in a high-density altitude environment, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s failure to use…NTSB ERA24FA136Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra · Hot Springs, VAThe PIC’s continuation of an unstabilized approach in gusting wind conditions and his failure to monitor the airplane’s altitude during the approach, which led to a descent into terrain short of the runway. Contributing was the flight crew’s failure to set…NTSB CEN23LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Sevierville, TNThe flight instructor’s improper flight control inputs during the practice hovering autorotation that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA22LA436Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA60 · Richmond, KYThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB ERA22LA177Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Stoney Point, NCThe pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain.NTSB CEN21LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Rock Falls, ILThe right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB ERA21LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Stockbridge, GAThe flying pilot’s failure to configure the flaps for a short field takeoff and delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR21LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech G35 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s distraction in the cockpit which interrupted his pre-landing checklist which resulted in his failure to configure the landing gear prior to touchdown.NTSB WPR21LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDassault FALCON900EX · San Diego, CAThe flight crew’s operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer’s specified weight and balance limitations and with an improper trim setting, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to rotate during the attempted takeoff. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA20LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Pylesville, MDThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel tank supply pickup while the helicopter was maneuvered to move a conductor wire. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter’s inappropriate configuration for the type of…NTSB ERA20LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportIai 1125 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, resulting in an attempted takeoff in excess of the airplane’s maximum allowable weight given it’s configuration and the temperature.NTSB ERA20CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 500 · Opalocka, FLThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear due to distraction and his delayed go-around, which allowed the airplane to get too low and contact the runway with the landing gear retracted.NTSB ERA20LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20M · College Park, MDThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, his improper airplane configuration during the attempted go-around, which resulted in the airplane not climbing, and his subsequent landing off the side of the runway.NTSB GAA19CA563Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland Beaver DHC 2 · Mountain Village, AKThe pilot's improper takeoff configuration due to distraction, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to become airborne and its subsequent collision with rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the Before Takeoff…NTSB WPR19LA221Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAutoGyro Cavalon · Shelton, WAThe pilot’s failure to initiate the takeoff roll with inadequate rotor speed, and his failure to follow the published takeoff procedures, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.NTSB GAA19CA504Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Oakland, CAThe pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, which resulted in an off-airport landing and a landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA332Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Rose Hill, KSThe pilot's improper trim configuration during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC 2 · Hollister, CAThe pilot's failure to retract the amphibious float's landing gear wheels before landing on the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the after takeoff and before landing checklists.NTSB GAA19CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Auburn, CAThe pilot's improper retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA19FA124Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31 · Madeira, OHFuel starvation to the left engine and the resulting loss of engine power to that engine, and a loss of airplane control due to the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed.NTSB CEN19LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Fargo, NDThe pilot's failure to lower the flaps during the approach and maintain sufficient airspeed while flying in instrument meteorological and icing conditions and the accumulation of ice on the wings’ leading edges, which resulted in the exceedance of the…NTSB GAA18CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Great Falls, MTThe flight instructor’s incorrect use of the landing gear system and his and the pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s unfamiliarity with the…NTSB WPR18LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAutogyro Calidus · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's failure to properly configure the gyrocopter for takeoff, which resulted in it developing high speed and led to a subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA18CA388Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Miami, FLThe pilot’s failure to retract the wheels of the amphibious airplane on takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over when the airplane landed on water with the wheels extended. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use appropriate checklists.NTSB GAA18CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot’s improper selection of the flap setting during a go-around, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC18LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue and complacency.NTSB GAA17CA494Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotechnik L 13 SEH Vivat · Moses Lake, WAThe pilot's improper takeoff configuration due to his failure to follow the pretakeoff checklist, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with obstacles.NTSB ERA17FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Milford, CTThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that the wing flaps were properly configured for takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control during the initial climb.NTSB GAA17CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kaunakakai, HIThe student pilot’s incorrect flap configuration during the go-around, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.NTSB ERA17LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95B55 · Islip, NYThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown, which resulted in the gear-up landing.NTSB GAA16CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPacific Aerospace 750XL · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to set the wing flaps for takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, an aborted takeoff, and a runway overrun.NTSB ERA16CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 200 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane's landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB CEN15LA343Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Hartington, NEThe pilot’s decision to use an excessive, unapproved flap setting for takeoff, which significantly increased the induced drag and resulted in an aerodynamic stall when the airplane flew out of ground effect.NTSB ERA15LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Linden, NJThe pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for maximum takeoff performance with the airplane near its maximum gross weight.NTSB GAA15CA150Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Rio Vista, CAThe pilot's use of improper procedures during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with a canal.NTSB GAA15CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 337 · Blanding, UTThe pilot's selection of a departure runway of inadequate length for the density altitude, resulting in the airplane not gaining sufficient lift, departing the runway, and impacting terrain.NTSB CEN15LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Evart, MIThe pilot's failure to follow the Before Landing checklist and to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB GAA15CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L23 - NO Series · Los Alamitos, CAThe inadvertent deployment of the air brakes during initial climb, resulting in a loss of lift. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to identify and remediate the cause.NTSB ERA15FA129Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900 · Miami, FLThe left engine propeller's uncommanded travel to the feathered position during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to impact damage. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to establish a coordinated climb once the left…NTSB CEN14LA432Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 - Undesignat · Columbus, NMThe pilot’s failure to release the load of agricultural product before the landing approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during an initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…NTSB WPR14CA339Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Lysite, WYThe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was configured for takeoff.NTSB CEN14CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Milford, NEThe pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact with crops and terrain.NTSB CEN14LA279Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Sauk Centre, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to retract the flaps after beginning the go-around.NTSB ERA14CA215Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher Alexander K 7 · Benton, TNThe pilot's distraction with traffic on the runway, and his subsequent failure to retract the air brakes prior to touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR14CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeller Quicksilver Mxlii · Orland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi with a strong gusting wind condition which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR13CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 - Undesignat · Seattle, WAThe pilot's distracted attention and failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing.NTSB ERA13LA391Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the wing flaps were properly configured before takeoff.