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 ERA20FA074Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R66 · Mechanicsburg, PAA severe left roll excursion after the onset of pitch and roll oscillations, which were not arrested by the pilot for undetermined reasons. This resulted in main rotor blade contact with the airframe and a subsequent inflight breakup of the helicopter.NTSB ERA20LA071Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes OH 6A · Preston, GAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Mullin, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR20LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMitsubishi MU2B · Big Piney, WYThe failure of the right propeller position to correspond to the throttle change when moved to the beta position for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Robstown, TXThe pilot's failure to set the friction lock on the throttle before hand propping the engine, which allowed the airplane to move forward and impact a credit card machine. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the parking brake for reasons that…NTSB WPR20LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV 6 · Pima, AZA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB DCA20IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus AS 350 B2 · Los Angeles, CAan inflight collision with a hard object of polycarbonate construction, with size and features consistent with that of a small UAS (drone).NTSB CEN20LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Shreveport, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN20FA019Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRaytheon A36 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR20LA028Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Metaline, WAImpact with a lake for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA20LA033Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · St. Augustine, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA20CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Groveland, FLThe student pilot's improper cyclic input after a reported hydraulic failure, the reason for which could not be determined, and his failure to follow the emergency procedures, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR20LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the fully extended and locked position before landing. Contributing to the accident was the overload of the landing gear circuit for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA20FA029Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPavel Tango2 · Cedartown, GAThe pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TB 30 Epsilon · Kalamazoo, MIA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the pilot’s attempted forced landing at low altitude and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA20FA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV 4 · Middleburg, FLImpact with power lines for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR20FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · Missing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA28R · Shelter Cove, CAUndetermined due to lack of available evidence.NTSB WPR20LA014Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV 6 · Spanaway, WAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR20FA013Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Las Vegas, NVAn undetermined inflight event that resulted in the pilot performing an autorotation to uneven terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of impact damage.NTSB GAA20CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH 701 · Safford, AZThe in-flight separation of a propeller blade for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an off-airport landing on soft sand and the separation of main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB CEN20FA009Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV-8 · White Plains, ALImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR20LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 206 · Stockton, CAA total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN20LA021Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · (Gulf of Mexico)The airplane’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN20LA016Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Springtown, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN20LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair Zenith CH 701 · Garden Ridge, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA20LA011Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Harrisburg, PAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined following a successful engine run.NTSB WPR19LA267Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Modesto, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN19LA334Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Columbus, MSA total loss of engine power control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19LA324Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBest Off Skyranger · Duncan, OKA fire during the engine run-up for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA19FA275Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV 8 · Stroudsburg, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19TA321Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA46 · Gulf of MexicoA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA19LA279Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · Charlotte AmalieThe collapse of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA34 · Kingman, KSThe malfunction of the landing gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.NTSB WPR19LA261Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHavoc Air Racing Super GT 111 · Reno, NVThe failure of the landing gear to extend for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN19FA307Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 140 · Lakeview, SDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain, and the student pilot’s non-compliance and lack of…NTSB CEN19LA306Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPietenpol Sky Scout · Kingsbury, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.NTSB ERA19FA265Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV-12 · Lady Lake, FLThe pilot's loss of pitch control due to the in-flight opening of the canopy for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN19LA319Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Branson, MOA total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR19LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Asotin, WAA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19LA299Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Conroe, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN19LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denver, COA total loss of electrical power for reasons that could not be determined, and the student pilot’s subsequent runway overrun during a no-flap landing.NTSB GAA19CA514Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Shamokin, PAThe pilot's improper landing flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of any…NTSB CEN19LA300Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 425 · Bethany, OKA loss of control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.NTSB WPR19LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wendover, UTFailure of the landing gear solenoid, which resulted in failure of the landing gear position switch, and the pilot's subsequent inability to extend the gear using the manual emergency extension system for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA19LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Tampa, FLThe failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend and lock for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN19LA281Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Grand Rapids, MNA loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR19LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Eugene, ORThe failure of the landing gear electric motor to shut off after landing gear retraction, which resulted in the motor overheating, burning out, and producing smoke in the cockpit. The pilot’s decision to land with the landing gear retracted resulted in…NTSB ERA19FA249Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T303 · Lagrangeville, NYA partial loss of engine power in both engines during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN19LA269Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Blair, NEThe loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN19FA270Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPitts S2 · New Orleans, LAA loss of control for undetermined reasons.