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 WPR12LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GC · Rexburg, IDA decrease in indicated oil pressure while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB CEN12LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPool Murphy Moose · Steamboat Springs, COA locked left brake for reasons that could not be determined because independent observations of the postaccident condition of the airplane could not be performed, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN12FA291Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Williston, FLLoss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing, which included a successful postaccident engine run.NTSB WPR12LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Kailua-Kona, HIA loss of engine power while maneuvering 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 WPR12LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Elberta, UTA 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 ERA12LA312Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShoup Ronald R RV-6A · Milton, FLA 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 ERA12LA318Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Dayton, TNA partial loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvers for reasons that could not be determined because the engine examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation; however the carburetor was…NTSB WPR12FA193Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Eugene, ORAn uncommanded landing gear retraction after touchdown 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 ERA12WA353Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB712 · Morro do Manduba Guaruja, BrazilOn April 26, 2012, about 1845 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer 712, Brazilian registration PT-NUH, operated by the Aeroclube de Itanhaem, crashed under unknown circumstances in a dense forest area in Morro do Manduba Guaruja Municipality, Sao…NTSB CEN12LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Sioux Falls, SDThe failure of the normal and emergency landing gear system to fully retract or extend the landing gear for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations, which resulted in a partial gear-up landing.NTSB WPR12FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLeague Lancair IV-TP · Sisters, ORThe pilots’ inability to maintain control of the airplane and arrest a steep spiral dive while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not identify any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation…NTSB WPR12LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC11-100 · Monmouth, ORA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN12LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Wildorado, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN12FA251Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Newcomerstown, OHThe pilot’s loss of airplane control in instrument meteorological conditions due to his distraction by electrical system anomalies, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. The reason for the electrical system anomalies could not be determined.NTSB WPR12LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSkykits USA Savannah ADV · Ookala, HIA loss of engine power during cruise 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 failure to avoid an…NTSB CEN12LA244Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportT Bird Golden Circle Air II · Clara City, MNThe airplane's loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLA total loss of engine power due to a catastrophic engine failure, the origin of which could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB CEN12WA679Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Huy, BelgiumThis accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Belgium government.NTSB ERA12FA265Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSapp Larry E Seawind 3000 · Deland, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the damage and postimpact fire precluded thorough examination of the engine and its systems.NTSB CEN12LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Arcola, TXA total loss of engine power during landing approach 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 ERA12LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337B · Dothan, ALThe failure of the landing gear to extend and lock, despite troubleshooting attempts using normal and emergency procedures. The reason for the failure could not be determined because the systems were unavailable for testing.NTSB CEN12LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGerner Evans WE-1 · Kimball, NEThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airplane and engine was not performed.NTSB WPR12LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrimm RV-9A · Santa Maria, CAA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Venice, FLA total loss of engine power due to a loss of fuel pressure. The cause for the loss of fuel pressure could not be determined during postaccident testing.NTSB ERA12LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMichael S/Michael K Safari · Middle Valley, TNA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the airframe and engine.NTSB ERA12LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Amisville, VAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because of the damage due to the postcrash fire.NTSB WPR12LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell AH-1F · Coolidge, AZA flight control malfunction while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 182P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)Undetermined; the airplane and pilot are missing.NTSB WPR12LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Farmington, CAThe in-flight separation of the wood portion of one main rotor blade while maneuvering at low level, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Kalispell, MTA total 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 CEN12LA167Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCrain Jac A BD-4 · Clarinda, IAA loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Flat Rock, VAThe partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve spring seat for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA12IA187Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe overload fracture of the right main landing gear bellcrank and a securing bolt, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB WPR12LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Cusick, WAA 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 CEN12LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPipistrel Virus 912 · Ray, MIA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGarza Lancair IV-TP · Boise, IDA loss or commanded reduction of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because of postaccident impact damage and fire destruction to engine systems and components. Also causal were the pilot's failure to maintain…NTSB ERA12LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Clearwater, FLThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CEN12LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Seguin, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA12LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Port Orange, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be conclusively determined during postaccident examination.NTSB ERA12LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportM-Squared Breese 2 · Bayou La Batre, ALThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the rudder control system did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded control of the airplane.NTSB ERA12LA145Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Brewster, MAThe flight crew’s loss of airplane control.NTSB ANC12LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Swidnik SW-4 · Fairbanks, AKA loss of control during a simulated hydraulic emergency, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover from the which the pilot could not recover.NTSB CEN12LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · El Dorado, KSThe 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 WPR12LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot’s failure to review or execute any applicable checklist procedures or troubleshoot or take corrective action before landing despite indications that the landing gear was not extended. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s misunderstanding of…NTSB WPR12LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage precluded determination of the preaccident functionality of the braking and steering systems.NTSB WPR12LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic WT9 · Glendale, AZThe pilot did not shut down the engine upon recognizing a brake malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's brake malfunction for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN12LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · San Angelo, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR12LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WAA total loss of engine power during initial climb 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 ERA12LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLA loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.