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 SEA08LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690C · Minden, NVThe collapse of both main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08FA174Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Americus, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA127Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportThompson Howard Pazmany PL-2 · Wagner, OKLoss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Houston, TXLoss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DFW08LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Bartlett, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from terrain (embankment) during takeoff.NTSB NYC08LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08FA111Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hemphill, TXA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBlevens Gary Vortex · Berclair, TXLoss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA112Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHaecker Spacewalker · Kingsbury, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN08LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Mosby, MOA loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's decision to discontinue the autorotation when he thought engine power had been restored. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude and excessive airspeed.NTSB CHI08CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVeldhuizen Highlander · Onida, SDThe separation of the right main wheel from the landing gear during takeoff for an undetermined reason.. Contributing to the accident were rough/uneven terrain and that directional control was not possible.NTSB MIA08LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEmory B. Wood Phantom X1 · Warrenton, VAA loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · White Plains, NYAn uncommanded landing gear retraction after touchdown for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC08LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Big Lake, AKA loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX08LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Concrete, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChech Aircraft Works Spol Sro CH 601 XL RTF · Polk City, FLThe in-flight failure of the left wing for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Grumman AA 1B · State College, PAA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA08LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Pahrump, NVThe loss of the engine to transmission drive train continuity while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were lack of suitable terrain for a run-on landing, and cars on the race track.NTSB SEA08LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Buckeye, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB MIA08LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas D. Turner Vans RV8 · DeLand, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA08LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenney RV6 · Aurora, ORA propeller malfunction for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Henderson, NVThe failure of the left main landing gear torque link assembly for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Venice, FLThe pilot's inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Covington, TNA fire of undetermined origin.NTSB NYC08LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · New Albany, MSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger I · Rayle, GAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Scottsdale, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the sign and a vehicle.NTSB DFW08LA081Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRitter RV-10 · Ledbetter, TXThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B36TC · Mammoth, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was dense snow covering the level terrain.NTSB DFW08CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T-28D · Sherman, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB NYC08LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20 · Key West, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShaffer KR-2 · Fremont, OHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.NTSB LAX08LA059Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMunson RV-6A · Stanwood, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall (Vs) during an emergency landing that lead to a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08WA133Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBell 206L1 · Foasi, PNG, IndonesiaThe cause will be determined by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee.NTSB CHI08FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 310N · Keflavík, IcelandThe reported loss of both engines' power during cruise for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Carefree, AZThe collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Piru, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and dark night conditions.NTSB SEA08LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Mukilteo, WALoss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a power line.NTSB DEN08LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMacAdams Titan Tornado 912 · Rock Springs, WYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered ravine.NTSB MIA08LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Kissimmee, FLThe probable cause of this accident is undetermined.NTSB LAX08LA050Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creation Clipper · Green Valley, AZAn in-flight loss of control and an uncontrolled descent into terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Norwood, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on May 20, 2008.*NTSB ANC08LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Aniak, AKA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent encounter with IMC conditions, and a whiteout during his attempted go-around from an emergency landing approach.NTSB SEA08LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Placerville, CAThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZiermann RV8 · Garrison, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the frozen lake to which the pilot performed a forced landing.NTSB NYC08LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDean Patrick G Genesis · Laurel, MDThe reason for this occurrence was undetermined.NTSB CHI08CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7AC · Whitmore Lake, MIThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the precautionary landing. A factor was the snow-covered ground.