NTSB investigations
19,008 cases where NTSB found Personnel issues.
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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 starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '02')) 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", '02')) 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 CEN25LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206 · Falun, WIThe pilot experiencing the featureless terrain illusion during the approach which gave the perception that the airplane was at a higher altitude over the glassy water surface than it was, resulting in the airplane impacting the water.NTSB WPR25LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150G · Heber City, UTThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN25LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-14 · Sealy, TXThe pilot’s improper use of airplane’s wheel brakes during the landing roll-out.NTSB CEN25LA208Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E90 · New Century, KSThe flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning that resulted in a loss of engine power to the left engine due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight that resulted in diminished…NTSB WPR25LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182M · Willow Creek, MTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR25LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Spokane Valley, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff roll in quartering tailwind conditions.NTSB CEN25LA349AccidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 650 · Westplains, COThe pilot’s improper judgment to circumnavigate convective activity which resulted in extensive hail damage to the airplane.NTSB ANC25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TR182 · Modesto, CAThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing.NTSB ANC25LA051Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around with a tailwind.NTSB WPR25LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-2 · East Wenatchee, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.NTSB WPR25LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Hyampom, CAThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.NTSB WPR25LA173Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot’s improper decision to depart with inadequate clearance from a hangar door.NTSB ANC25LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFrederick Joseph Shiple Kitfox SS7 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's excessive application of the airplane’s wheel brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC25LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportShort Bros SD3-60 · Honolulu, HIThe pilots’ failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to complete the Before Landing checklist.NTSB ERA25LA226Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of total engine power.NTSB ANC25LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBrian Peck RV-14 · Camas, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20R · New Port Richey, FLThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB DCA25LA230Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Phoenix, AZThe abrupt application of brakes during taxi, which resulted in a sudden stop and caused a flight attendant to sustain a serious injury.NTSB CEN25LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.NTSB ANC25LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable and gusty wind, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC25LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Mojave, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB ERA25LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlying Cloud AL18 · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA25LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Hebron, OHThe airplane owner and pilot’s intentional allowance of unapproved maintenance and maintenance personnel’s failure to adequately maintain or service the brake system, which resulted in a total loss of brake pressure.NTSB CEN25LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLancair 235 · Pawhuska, OKThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing.NTSB CEN25LA204Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Pembine, WIThe pilot’s improper flare during landing which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA25LA219Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFred L Wellman CH 750 Cruzer · Medina, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN25LA200Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Gibson, ARThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff due to an encounter with a sudden wind shift.NTSB CEN25LA196Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGallow Daniel A Kitfox Classic IV · Waupaca, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate air speed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA217Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Palm Bay, FLA loss of engine power to both of the airplane’s engines due to fuel exhaustion and fuel starvation.NTSB ANC25LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Willow, AKThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action/lack of supervision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR25LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Port Townsend, WAThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate compensation for shifting wind conditions which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with a sign.NTSB CEN25LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Charlevoix, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff that resulted in multiple bounces and substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB CEN25LA191Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Hamlet, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during low altitude maneuvering.NTSB ERA25LA215Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · Branford, CTMaintenance personnel's improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft gear bolt during major overhaul, which resulted in the crankshaft gear disengaging from the accessory gears which led to a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN25LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26C · Hampshire, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper altitude during the approach, which resulted in overshooting the landing area, a runway excursion, and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA193Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Columbus, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.NTSB WPR25LA165Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Lewiston, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR25LA164Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210M · Tucson Estates, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN25LA190Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNelson Special · Hope, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC25LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Snohomish, WAThe pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.NTSB WPR25LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Monroe, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with a ditch.NTSB CEN25LA188Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Vega, TXThe airplane’s inadvertent encounter with a localized low boundary layer, which caused a wind shift, and a gusting tailwind during final approach, that resulted in the pilot deciding to impact a wind cone and a subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was…NTSB ERA25LA212Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Fremont, OHThe pilot’s inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA210Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12 · Abingdon, VAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN25LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Goudeau, LAThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with soft terrain conditions during the landing which resulted in a loss of directional and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB ANC25LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Susitna, AKThe pilot’s encounter with shifting winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and altitude, and subsequent contact with water.NTSB ANC25LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA25LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while attempting to take off in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Montgomery, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence during taxi.NTSB ANC25LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Trapper Creek, AKThe pilot’s improper flare while landing on glassy water, which resulted in a hard landing.