NTSB investigations
2,248 cases where NTSB found Not determined, general.
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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\", '05000000')) 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", '05000000')) 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 ERA18LA249Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEdward R. Sugg Sonex · Marion, SCImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Jackson, CAA loss of directional control during takeoff and initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA377Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · Roanoke, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA18LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA12 · Cochranton, PAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA18LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA40 · Mount Pleasant, TNA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA18LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvid MK-4 · Harnett, NCA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Partridge, KSThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA18FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirtime Cygnet · Pensacola, FLThe student pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA18FA231Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Swainsboro, GAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ERA18LA229Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Quincy, FLA loss of engine power due to decreased fuel flow for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN18LA349Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Minneapolis, MNThe fire during approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in impact with terrain during approach for a precautionary landing.NTSB CEN18LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Atchison, KSThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination.NTSB CEN18LA347Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Little Rock, ARThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR18LA234Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 400 · Grand Forks, NDThe loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the failure of the power turbine blade assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR18TA239Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportEurocopter EC130 · Hilo, HIThe separation of the left sliding door in flight after it opened for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in damage to the main rotor blades.NTSB CEN18LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172E · Colorado Springs, COThe airplane’s failure to maintain a climb after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain; the reason for the airplane’s failure to climb could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN18LA338Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLazair II · Racine, OHThe impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the lack of evidence.NTSB CEN18LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Westbrook, MNA runway excursion during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR18FA219Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Sylmar, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC8 · Steilacoom, WAThe NTSB did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue an investigative report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.NTSB ERA18LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Florence, SCThe pilot's failure to comply with emergency procedures in the pilot's operating handbook, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address the low battery voltage before…NTSB CEN18LA321Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Sedalia, MOA total loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage.NTSB ANC18FA063Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AKImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered due to the inaccessible nature of the accident site.NTSB CEN18LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Knox, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN18FA310Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportExtra EA 400 · Ponca City, OKThe pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.NTSB CEN18LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Watkins, MNA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN18LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGerald Dan Coppock Bade-E · Escanaba, MIThe loss of control during the landing rollout for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.NTSB ANC18LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · White Mountain, AKA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR18LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mount Vernon, OHAn in-flight fuel-fed fire from an unknown source for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA18LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 560 · Crestview, FLA collapse of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18TA296Accident · No injuriesFinal reportFisher Dakato Hawk · Oshkosh, WIThe failure of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the ground roll.NTSB WPR18LA206Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell UH 1H · Oakdale, CAThe pilot's loss of control during a precautionary landing following an abnormal noise in-flight, the source of which could not be determined.NTSB ANC18LA057Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeros Venture 2000 · Bad Axe, MIThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Milford, IAThe pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies consistent with a flight control system malfunction were observed.NTSB WPR18LA204Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMicrolites Ptyltd Dragonfly B · Buckley, WAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Shreveport, LAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR18FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Truckee, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN18LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Odessa, TXAn on-ground fire for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47J · Franklin, INA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN18LA270Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Bismarck, ILA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 90 · Tolani Lake, AZAn autopilot deviation during climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an in-flight upset and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adequately monitor flight systems due to a distraction.NTSB WPR18LA193Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Ontario, ORA total loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA18FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRutan Defiant · Plainville, CTThe pilot's loss of airplane control during climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18FA263Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Wheatley, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR18LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164B · Colusa, CATotal loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA280Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBest Off Skyranger · Houghton Lake, MIA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN18LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Georgetown, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an impact with terrain during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN18FA244Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sterling City, TXA loss of control during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Salisbury, NCA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18FA242Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Arthur, NEThe pilot's failure to recover from a spin for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.