NTSB investigations
2,248 cases where NTSB found Not determined, general.
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Query with SQL
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 WPR23FA301Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGlasair Glastar · Idaho City, IDThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23FA321Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportKolb Firestar · McAlpin, FLA collision with trees during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN23FA340Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRichards Heavylift Helo UH-1H · Oakdale, ILAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA309Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Caldwell, OHThe helicopter’s uncontrolled vertical descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA318Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech H35 · Georgetown, TXA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAlisport Silent 2 Electro · Wallis, TXThe failure of the tail boom structure due to cyclic torsion overloading as of a result of flutter in the empennage. The reason for the flutter could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Pocahontas, ILA reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA297Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Boelus, NELoss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell UH-1H · Woodlawn, ILThe separation of the tail boom from the fuselage for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Lsa S R L Alpha Trainer · Lee's Summit, MOAn engine fire after landing for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Aliceville, ALA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined as the wreckage was not recovered and could not be examined.NTSB CEN23FA269Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Beltrami, MNA collision with terrain and subsequent nose over for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · Ocean Springs, MSA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA259Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Baytown, TXThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA23LA267Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFly Gyros M24 Orion · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff for unknown reasons; whether the pilot’s acute stroke contributed to, or resulted from, the accident could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Oklahoma City, OKA loss of engine power during approach for landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23FA208Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA23FA254Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith 601XL · Albertville, ALA descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA251Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMagniflight M24 Orion Plus · Dauphin Island, ALA partial loss of engine power due to a loss of combustion in the No. 4 cylinder for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Doniphan, MOA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23FA204Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLuce Buttercup · Lyndonville, NYAn in-flight breakup due to structural overload of the airplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon B300 · Melbourne, FLAn inflight separation of the airplane’s airstair door for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23FA239Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCommander 114TC · Palm City, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA198Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Clovis, NMThe airplane’s uncontrollable descent and forced landing for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA241Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBurril Benjamin D BDB001 · Wadesboro, NCA reported total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing for reasons that could not be determined because the pilot did not make the wreckage available for examination.NTSB WPR23FA185Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGates Lear Jet 36A · San Clemente Island, CAThe pilots’ loss of airplane control following a catastrophic fire that started on the left side of the aft equipment bay (tail cone). The fire likely initiated from a leak from the left fuel motive flow line due to a b-nut that loosened for reasons that…NTSB WPR23LA183Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Vodochody L-39ZA · Barnhart, TXA total loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel from an undetermined source.NTSB CEN23LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Gardner, KSA total loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 6 connecting rod as a result of detonation.NTSB ERA23FA174Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 525B · Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico)The separation of the left wing extension and winglet for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN23FA144Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Oxford, MSAn in-flight collision with trees and terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23FA143Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T182T · Queets, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA136AccidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Hillsboro, TXSubstantial damage for reasons undetermined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA23LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ebeemee Township, MEA partial power loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23FA130Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Duluth, MNA rapid descent and subsequent collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ANC23LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Soldotna, AKA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23LA107Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58A · Yuma, AZA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR23LA104Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F35 · Gladewater, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Eau Claire, WIThe engine fire that began for undetermined reasons following numerous engine start attempts.NTSB CEN23LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech M35 · Tomball, TXA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Carlsbad, CAA failure of the No. 2 piston connecting rod bearing due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23FA113Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · North Castle, NYThe pre-ignition/detonation damage to the No. 4 piston for reasons that could not be determined, which allowed the crankcase to become pressurized and resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent catastrophic internal engine failure.NTSB ERA23LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Somerville, TNBased on available evidence, the reason for the damage to the airplane’s propeller and engine cowling could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182M · Council Bluffs, IAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFoutz Robert V Cozy Mark IV · Dublin, VAA fire of undetermined origin during an attempted engine restart while taxiing.NTSB WPR23LA078Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot’s failure to apply anti-torque pedal input in a sufficient, timely, and sustained manner while attempting to arrest a turn during a hover-taxi, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the severity of the occupants’ injuries…NTSB ERA23LA093Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Annapolis, MDA reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23FA060Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech F33A · Yukon, OKThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA124Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Waco, TXThe nose landing gear retract arm separation for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182A · Durango, COA complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.NTSB ERA23LA068Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Manassas, VAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.