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"
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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", '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 CEN14LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · St. Cloud, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and angle-of-attack after a partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to…NTSB CEN14LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G 164 · Anadarko, OKThe total loss of engine power while climbing after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR14LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Alturas, CAThe airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ERA14FA300Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A · Huntsville, ALThe flight crew's inability to maintain airplane control during initial climb following deployment of the right thrust reverser for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine thrust reverser system did not…NTSB CEN14LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Lake City, ARThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA14LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Pennsboro, WVA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR14TA248Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLockheed SP 2H · Fresno, CAThe collapse of the nosewheel landing gear due to the disengagement of the nosewheel landing gear pin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the main hydraulic system due to overpressurization for reasons that could not be determined during…NTSB WPR14LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Turner, ORThe collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the pilot would not make the airplane available for a postaccident examination.NTSB WPR14LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Princeton, CAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN14FA286Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 L4 · South Timbalier PlatformThe pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA14FA283Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the wreckage. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' decision to turn back to the airport, which led to…NTSB CEN14LA537Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH 55A · Hudson, WIThe nonhelicopter-rated pilot’s operation of the helicopter and its subsequent collision with trees during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA14LA281Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBelew Marshall D II Steen Skybolt · Chapmansboro, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power…NTSB WPR14LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Ronan, MTA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence.NTSB WPR14FA226Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT 6C · Buckley, WAThe loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.NTSB CEN14LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Padre Island, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14LA273Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Monroe, LAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC14LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182K · Galena, AKA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, during which the airplane flipped over and became partially submerged in water.NTSB CEN14LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Rockdale, TXA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing revealed no anomalies.NTSB WPR14LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Helicopter UH 1H · Waitsburg, WAAn extreme vibration immediately after entering forward flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the helicopter did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident…NTSB ERA14LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportP&M Quikr · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during engine startup, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow engine startup procedures and a sudden surge of engine power for…NTSB WPR14FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 S · Fort Huachuca, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack after a total loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. The reason for…NTSB ANC14IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · South Naknek, AKA fire in the airplane’s engine compartment that initiated for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage.NTSB WPR14FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Page, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control due to a partial loss of engine power and an encounter with downdrafts and gusting crosswinds while on final approach to the runway. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined…NTSB CEN14LA234Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · San Antonio, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN14LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Hessmer, LAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a full examination of the engine could not be performed.NTSB WPR14LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal report177mf Pitts Model 12 · Bluffdale, UTA complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because of insufficient evidence.NTSB WPR14GA176Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes OH 6 · Bullfrog, UTA loss of engine power while the helicopter was hovering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and rotor drive system revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded…NTSB ERA14LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Apex, NCA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.NTSB CEN14LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Llano, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN14LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA 1 · Peyton, COThe loss of directional control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage.NTSB CEN14LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna O 1E · Fredericksburg, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN14FA193Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus AS350 B3E · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's loss of yaw control during takeoff due to the absence of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor pedals for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. A finding in the accident was the lack of a caution indicator to alert…NTSB ERA14FA464Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFortuna Dave Sonex · Dunnellon, FLThe in-flight collision with a tree in a heavily wooded area during controlled flight while the pilot was attempting a forced landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the delay in locating the wreckage…NTSB ERA14LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelpling Helen C Tango 2 · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after the left cockpit canopy opened during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to fire damage.NTSB ERA14LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Bay St Louis, MSA sudden fuel leak, which resulted in a postlanding fire; the origin of the leak could not be determined due to fire damage.NTSB WPR14LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · InarajanA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR14FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Seattle, WAThe loss of helicopter control due to a loss of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor pedal controls at takeoff, followed by a loss of hydraulic boost to the main rotor controls after takeoff. The reason for the loss of hydraulic boost to the main and tail rotor…NTSB ERA14LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJA partial loss of engine power at takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination or engine test run.NTSB CEN14CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · South Bend, INThe pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage was incurred were not determined.NTSB CEN14FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker SEA Fury ISS 25 · Breckenridge, TXThe pilot’s inadequate emergency response to a runaway propeller and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and stalling. The cause of the runaway propeller was undetermined.NTSB CEN14LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 - G · Galion, OHA total loss of engine power on climbout for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN14CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 500TP · Tulsa, OKThe loss of directional control while landing due to the failure of the inner tube in the left tire.NTSB WPR14LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · San Jose, CAThe pilot’s failure to sump the fuel tanks, which resulted in water contamination, a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and collision with a taxiing airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA14TA096Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS350B3 · Houlton, MEAn engine compartment explosion during takeoff; the origin of the explosion could not be determined during postaccident examination due to extensive fire damage.NTSB WPR14LA096Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMorrisey 2150 · Pismo Beach, CAThe in-flight separation of a wing for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered from the ocean.NTSB WPR14CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPrizio Texas Sprt CUB TX11J · Avalon, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.NTSB ERA14LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bronx, NYThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident engine examination or testing.NTSB CEN14LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Silver City, NMThe collapse of the landing gear during landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB ERA14LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Tampa, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was a likely loss of lubrication for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident engine examination.