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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 WPR24LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1A · Taft, CAThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR24LA310Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Redlands, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with rocky terrain.NTSB WPR24FA309Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNanchang China CJ-6A · Lancaster, CAThe CJ-6A pilot’s failure to maintain separation and the Yak pilot’s failure to monitor the other airplane during a detachment, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB ERA24LA389Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Erie, PAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB WPR24LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Seattle, WAThe Gulfstream pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna while taxiing that resulted in a ground collision.NTSB WPR24LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportConner Michael A Vans Acft RV-9 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an impact with a fence.NTSB ERA24LA396Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Elyria, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a direct crosswind.NTSB CEN24LA363Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Cleburne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC24LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Bettles, AKThe pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for shifting wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYakovlev YAK-50 · Watsonville, CAThe Yak-50 pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing and maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inattention due to a distraction inside the cockpit.NTSB ERA24LA388Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Spartanburg, SCMaintenance personnel’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance guidance, which resulted in the assembly of the engine with an obstructed oil passage, a subsequent lack of lubrication to the front main bearing, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA387Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAgustawestland Philadelphia AW119MKII · Canandaigua, NYThe pilot’s excessive descent rate during the final approach for landing and his delayed recovery attempt, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CEN24LA366Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Ackerman, MSThe excessive airplane speed during a no-flap landing, and the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the interference of the instrument panel wiring with the flight control…NTSB CEN24LA365Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Lincoln, NEThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN24LA360Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Shakopee, MNThe pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a loss of power on both engines due to carburetor ice.NTSB ERA24LA390Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA374Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-2000 · Kremmling, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing.NTSB CEN24LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Italia S R L Virus SW · Boulder, COThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down attitude and subsequent porpoised landing.NTSB ANC24LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA24LA386Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Boston, MAThe failure of a solid hydraulic fluid line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the landing gear extension process from completing normally. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to fully activate the emergency landing…NTSB ANC24LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · McKinley Village, AKThe pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB WPR24FA304Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGlobe Swift GC-1B · Minden, NVThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane while operating in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB WPR24LA307Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Basin, MTThe pilot’s decision to continue performing a high-performance takeoff in a full throttle and low-rotor-rpm condition, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ANC24LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.NTSB ANC24LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC24LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with obstacles and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA24LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Baltimore, MDThe undetected worn internal parts of the on-condition carburetor, which restricted movement of the float, resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s delayed reduction of the throttle when performing a forced…NTSB ANC24LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Lime Village, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in tree-covered terrain.NTSB ANC24LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Buckland, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC24FA092Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportJon Bergstedt JP Flyer · Wasilla, AKThe installation of an improperly sized fuel line that did not allow for adequate fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and collision with trees.NTSB ERA24LA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International RX-7 · Amsterdam, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during final approach for landing.NTSB ERA24LA381Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWalden Robert Vans Aircraft RV-7A · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot’s decision to continue with an unstabilized approach which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control during a subsequent landing.NTSB CEN24LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cumberland, WIThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN24LA355Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust SuperStol · Mount Vernon, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Canton, MIFatigue cracking of the main rotor blade that occurred at an undetermined time.NTSB CEN24LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, ILThe flight crew’s fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA24LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBrandt Stirling D WAIEX-B · Stratford, CTThe pilot’s failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during a takeoff in crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA24LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Hickory Valley, TNA partial loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel control unit bellows, which resulted in the fuel valve moving to minimum fuel flow.NTSB DCA24FA299Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAirbus A350-941 · College Park, GADelta Air Lines flight crew’s loss of situation awareness of the clearance between their right wingtip and the empennage of an Endeavor Air airplane holding on a perpendicular taxiway, resulting in their wingtip colliding with the other airplane’s empennage.…NTSB CEN24LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN24FA346Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSonex Sonex · Sulphur Springs, INThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR24LA305Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20F · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot’s evasive maneuver to avoid birds while on final approach at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree.NTSB ERA24FA371Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Vergennes, VTThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly…NTSB ERA24LA373Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon 58 · Griffin, GAThe pilot’s failure to conduct a timely aborted landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN24LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Grand Island, NEThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning/preparation that resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain during a forced landing.NTSB ANC24FA089Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206B · King Salmon, AKThe pilot’s decision to initiate the visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation, failure to maintain helicopter control and subsequent impact with water.NTSB WPR24LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmazon.Com Services MK30 · Pendleton, ORThe operator’s failure to maintain separation between two drones during dual simulated engine out recoveries, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB WPR24FA298Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBoeing A75L3 · Yacolt, WAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain in moderately high density altitude conditions, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA343Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in impact with the ground. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN24FA340Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Anderson, INThe pilot’s inadequate airspeed management during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and loss of control at low altitude.