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 WPR12FA326Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B60 · Sedona, AZThe airplane’s failure to rotate and the pilot’s failure to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun for reasons that could not be undetermined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engines did not reveal any malfunctions or…NTSB ANC12FA079Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft F33A · Fairbanks, AKThe total loss of engine power reason that could not be determined because postaccident examination and test run did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA481Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B36TC · Sugar Grove, ILThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing and examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportJeffko Glasair · Tonasket, WAThe cause of the accident is undetermined as the airplane has not been located and remains missing.NTSB ERA12LA474Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Westerly, RIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident salt water-damaged state of the engine.NTSB WPR12LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Snohomish, WALoss of engine power during takeoff 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 WPR12FA316Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Corona, CAA loss of engine power shortly after takeoff 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 pilot’s decision to take off…NTSB CEN12LA471Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Augusta, KSThe loss of brake effectiveness on landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident brake system examination did not reveal any anomalies, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12LA467Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Miami, TXAn in-flight loss of control on final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR12LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G58 · Medford, ORA loss of directional control on landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR12LA313Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Wells, NVA loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12CA466Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · St. Augustine, FLUndetermined due to a lack of information about when the damage to the airplane occurred.NTSB ERA12CA462Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportInfinity Infinity 2003 · Wilmore, KYA loss of lift on initial climb for unreported reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground.NTSB WPR12LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLoflin RV-7A · Novato, CAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB ERA12LA442Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pensacola, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12WA685Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-30 · Soyapango, El SalvadorOn July 11, 2012, at 1212 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-30, El Salvador-registered YS-125P, operated by Escuela De Pilotos Dargonza, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Soyapango, El Salvador. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…NTSB CEN12LA492Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Springfield, MNThe tailwheel spring's overload failure during landing, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.NTSB CEN12LA458Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Egeland, NDThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB ERA12LA432Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiel Emeraude · Banner Elk, NCThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not examined.NTSB ERA12FA423Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Dalton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following loss of power in the right engine for reasons that could not be determined because of fire and impact damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed feathering of the right propeller…NTSB ERA12LA425Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakewood, NJThe loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine and engine systems or during postaccident operational testing of the engine.NTSB CEN12LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteven Bornstein/Thomas Whitta Zenith · Centerburg, OHThe pilot’s inability to actuate the airplane’s rudder during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12FA395Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNappi Tito C Lancair 235M · Monroe Center, ILThe in-flight fire for a reason that could not be determined due to extensive damage from the fire.NTSB ERA12FA412Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB21 · Gold Hill, NCAn inflight fire, the origin of which could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper modifications to the airplane.NTSB ANC12LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Gustavus, AKThe fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination.NTSB WPR12LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-58B · Brewster, WAAn in-flight fire during hover for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage that subsequently consumed the structure.NTSB WPR12LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Watsonville, CAA total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA410Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the aircraft sank after ditching and was not recovered.NTSB CEN12LA456Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Metropolis, ILLanding gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined because testing could not replicate the problem.NTSB WPR12LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Winnett, MTA momentary loss of engine power, which led to an emergency descent at night during which the airplane collided with a wire. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination and operation did not reveal any…NTSB WPR12LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Riverton, WYAn engine overspeed shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · San Andreas, CAA loss of engine power in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA386Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBowen Christopher W Dogbee · Wrens, GAThe pilot’s loss of control during a low-altitude maneuver 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 pilot’s decision…NTSB ERA12FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 150F · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)Undetermined (airplane and pilot missing).NTSB CEN12FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Duluth, MNUndetermined because the airplane was not found.NTSB CEN12LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Higginson, ARThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.NTSB WPR12LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Hilo, HIThe damage to the engine firewall for a reason that was undetermined because the damage was not reported when it occurred.NTSB WPR12LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Twentynine Palms, CAA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Peoria, AZA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · San Diego, CAA total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA365Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Dansville, NYA partial loss of engine power 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 ERA12LA364Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoyes B/Bailey B Dragonfly · Trenton, GAThe airplane's entry into an uncontrolled descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and it could not be determined whether the…NTSB CEN12LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Greenfield, INA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.NTSB WPR12FA222Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Glendale, CAThe partial loss of engine power during descent 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 ERA12LA349Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBelcher, Gerald C BEL Aire 2000 · Tyre, NYA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident investigation.NTSB WPR12LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJackson TOP DOG · Apple Valley, CAA loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the anomalies revealed during the postaccident examination would not have necessarily precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…NTSB WPR12FA216Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L-39 · Boulder City, NVAn in-flight emergency followed by a collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe, engine, and forward and aft canopies revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would…NTSB CEN12LA306Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Marion, ARThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-420AC · Hanover Township, MIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during an exhaustive postaccident examination of the engine and its components.NTSB WPR12LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 3NM · Pope Valley, CAA loss of power in one engine during takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing in a vineyard. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined from the available evidence.