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 WPR10LA366Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportClark RV-9A · Oregon City, ORThe pilot's decision to depart with known mechanical anomalies and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA418Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Clyde, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a grain auger during aerial application maneuvers.NTSB ERA10FA364Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportS.C. Aerostar Yak52 · South Portland, METhe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency return to the airport following a total loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and…NTSB CEN10FA394Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA399Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Truth or Consequences, NMA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Whitehall, MTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA404Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Deshler, OHA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Helicycle · Arlington, WAAn undetermined airframe vibration which led to precautionary autorotation and hard landing.NTSB ERA10LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Mooresville, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA346Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Chesapeake, VAThe airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons following the pilot's report of a flight control malfunction.NTSB WPR10LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Las Vegas, NVThe landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA337Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Neola, UTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.NTSB CEN10CA359Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · McGregor, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the airplane's lack of shoulder harnesses.NTSB WPR10LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWorgull Hornet · Camp Verde, AZThe in-flight separation of the exhaust clamps for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the exhaust system striking the wooden propeller.NTSB CEN10LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Fremont, NEThe pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA362Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Grand Junction, COThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Paicines, CAAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Akron, OHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hillsboro, ORA partial loss of engine power while on approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASH26 · Shelbyville, TNA complete loss of electrical and engine power over unsuitable terrain due to a cannon plug that became disconnected for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA322Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Rochester, MNThe loss of engine power and the pilot's subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10FA295Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKaman Aerospace K-1200 · Donnelly, IDThe collision of two counter-rotating main rotor blades for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA10LA314Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Sandersville, GAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ENG10IA038Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 · Athens, GreeceA short circuit involving the light in position L3 on the squib test panel. The specific cause of the short circuit could not be determined.NTSB CEN10CA325Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Traverse City, MIDamage to the firewall for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10IA314Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Gulf of MexicoA suspected failure of the tail rotor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the failure of the emergency floats to properly inflate due to improper installment and inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB CEN10CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Shell Knob, MOA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33 · Marana, AZThe loss of engine power while maneuvering to land for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Pollard, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 222 · Midlothian, TXThe fracture of a swashplate drive pin as a result of hydrogen embrittlement due to an unknown source, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the main rotor system during cruise flight.NTSB CEN10LA287Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Wellington, KSA fire of undetermined cause that originated in the airplane's cabin.NTSB WPR10LA274Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmithwick/Treidel Tukan · Prairie, IDThe pilot's loss of control of the weight-shift-controlled airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA277Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAveko Sro VL-3 LSA · Boyd, TX***This report was modified on November 15, 2012. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report with revisions shown.*** The pilots’ failure to avoid and recover from the prohibited maneuver of aerodynamic spin during a training flight,…NTSB CEN10LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Aerobatics S-2B · Amarillo, TXThe fracture of the fuel pump housing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA276Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCovell Kevin Scott Vans RV-4 · Collinsville, OKA loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make a 180-degree turn at low level.NTSB CEN10LA274Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHenney Michael A Vans RV-6A · Granbury, TXThe loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA258Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRice GN-1 AIR Campier · Paulden, AZThe pilot's loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land.NTSB WPR10LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM · Lost Hills, CAA 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. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper…NTSB WPR10IA256Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Ontario, CAFailure of the airplane’s nose landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Glenn, CALoss 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 CEN10CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCalcote Clarence E Glasair RG · Lee's Summit, MOThe failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position for unknown reasons.NTSB WPR10LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Caldwell, IDA loss of directional control and runway excursion for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGross Cozy · Pine Bluff, ARThe inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which allowed debris to impact and damage the pusher propeller with a resulting total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA10LA256Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwezey T/Molnar D Vans RV-10 · Ridgeland, SCAn explosion and fire of unknown origin during taxi from landing. Contributing to the accident was the builder's noncompliance with the manufacturer's suggested designed fuel system.NTSB CEN10LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHager Clinton Ray Vans RV-8 · Prague, OKThe in-flight separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA236Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · DeWitt, ARThe pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · South Bend, WAA loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA10LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterstate S1A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Friendswood, TXThe airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.