Fatal NTSB investigations
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' 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 CEN10WA248Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMooney M20B · Old Buckenham, United KingdomOn May 9, 2010, about 1721 hours universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20B, G-JDIX, sustained substantial damage when it impacted a field near Old Buckenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane departed from Biberach, Germany…NTSB WPR10GA231Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna T206H · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot suffered a sudden incapacitating event as a result of his severe cardiovascular disease.NTSB WPR10FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Yuma, AZThe pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun.NTSB CEN10LA236Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · DeWitt, ARThe pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA233Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJetProp DLX Piper PA46 · New Albany, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCGS Hawk · Haysville, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control of the airplane, for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Friendswood, TXThe airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10FA217Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Merced, CAPilot incapacitation due to the combined effect of multiple unreported medical conditions.NTSB ERA10WA252Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT802 · Resende, BrazilOn April 27, 2010, about 1845 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Air Tractor AT-802, Brazilian registration PR-EBM, operated by Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Rio de Janeiro, was destroyed following an in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain at…NTSB ERA10FA246Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Bear Branch, KYThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the emergency descent.NTSB CEN10WA292Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28R · Emäsalo, FinlandOn April 23, 2010, at 1131 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-28R-200, OH-PAM, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain near Emäsalo, Finland. One crew member was fatally injured, another crew member was seriously injured, and a passenger was…NTSB WPR10FA211Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirBorne WindSport Edge XT-912-L · Captain Cook, HIThe pilot’s intentional in-flight maneuvers that exceeded the structural limits of the aircraft, which resulted in structural failure of the wings.NTSB CEN10LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight with known physiological impairment and his use of unapproved sedating medication, both of which likely impaired his ability…NTSB ERA10FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M5-235C · Zellwood, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of aircraft control, and collision with trees.NTSB ERA10LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Archer, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB DCA10RA053Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationAirbus A300B4-203 · Monterrey, MexicoAt 2300 local time on April 13, 2010, an Airbus A300-200, Mexican registration XA-TUE, crashed on approach to Monterrey, Mexico. The airplane was destroyed, 5 crewmembers and one person on the ground, were killed. Rain showers and cumulonimbus clouds were…NTSB ERA10WA226Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Vigne, ItalyOn April 11, 2010, about 1607 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 182S, Austrian registration OE-DHA, operated by a private individual, was destroyed following an impact with terrain near Vigne, Italy. The flight was en route from Rome (LIRU) to…NTSB ENG10RA025Accident · 89 fatalForeign investigationTupolev TU154 · Smolensk, RussiaOn April 10, 2010, about 0656 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Tupolev Tu-154M, Tail Number 101, operated by the Polish Air Force as flight PLF101, crashed during approach to the Military Aerodrom Smolensk "Severnyi", Russia. All 89 passengers and 7…NTSB WPR10LA195Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSnow Rocket F1 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain control due to the in-flight failure and separation of the pilot's flight control stick. The reason for the flight control stick failure could not be determined.NTSB ERA10LA206Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCenter Charles C X-5 · Ghent, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment.NTSB CEN10LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStutesman Charles Lee RV-6 · Balmorhea, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the lake while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA10LA207Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuciano Edison HA-2 Sportster · Humacao, PRThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the gyrocraft while maneuvering after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the gyrocraft with an inoperative right magneto.NTSB ERA10LA205Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCupaiole RV-6A · West Palm Beach, FLThe total loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. The reason for the loss of power could not be determined.NTSB ERA10FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · West Milford, NJThe complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLopez Phillip Jabiru J250 · Middletown, DEThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor icing and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Hillsboro, OHImpact with the runway pavement for unknown reasons.NTSB ERA10LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRatcliffe John A Kolb MARK3X · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB DCA10WA050Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationWlotzkasbaken, NamibiaOn April 1, 2010, V5-BAT, a Cessna 210, domestic charter flight, experienced an in-flight breakup and crashed near Wlotzkasbaken, Namibia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The aircraft was destroyed. There was no fire. The flight originated…NTSB CEN10FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Mermaid · Algonac, MIThe pilot’s loss of control resulting from an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN10FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Dayton, OHThe complete loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 main bearing, and the secondary failure of a crankcase through-bolt and the fuel pump drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a return to the airport for a…NTSB ERA10FA195Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Roanoke, VAA malfunction of the flight controls for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10WA185Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA30 · Northam, Australia, AustraliaOn March 28, 2010, at 0900 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-30, VH-KDS, registered to a private owner, collided with terrain near Northam, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were killed. The flight departed…NTSB ERA10MA188Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B3 · Brownsville, TNThe pilot's decision to attempt the flight into approaching adverse weather, resulting in an encounter with a thunderstorm with localized instrument meteorological conditions, heavy rain, and severe turbulence that led to a loss of control.NTSB ENG10RA022Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB120 · Darwin Aerodrome, AustraliaOn 22 March 2010, at 1009 Central Standard Time, an Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120ER Brasilia with two crew, prepared to take off on a training flight from runway 29 at Darwin Aerodrome, Northern Territory. The crew were the only…NTSB WPR10FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Morton, WAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a fitting cap on the throttle and metering assembly inlet after conducting a fuel system pressure check, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB ERA10FA180Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Williston, FLThe pilots of both airplanes did not maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid each other.NTSB ERA10FA178Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Lagrange, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10LA165Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalsh Philip J SEA REY · Huntsville, ARThe pilot's loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Lewisville, TXThe pilot did not retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use a checklist.NTSB WPR10FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT6 · Bakersfield, CAThe pilots did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA175Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Edward I Lancair IV-P · Hilton Head Island, SCA loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft as a result of a previous propeller strike.NTSB ANC10FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAntares MA-32 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's decision to pitch the aircraft excessively during a steep climbing maneuver, resulting in a loss of control and an aerodynamic tumble.NTSB WPR10FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Boulder City, NVA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management; also causal was his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB WPR10LA156Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P51D · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing, stall, and loss of directional control.NTSB ERA10WA171Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Karelia, RussiaOn March 10, 2010, about 0900 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R-44 helicopter, Russian registration RA-04163, operated by a private individual, was involved in an accident under unknown circumstances near Karelia, Russia. The helicopter departed…NTSB CEN10WA150Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 421 · Tegucigalpa, HondurasThis investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Honduran government.NTSB CEN10WA153Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA32 · Chambery, FranceThis accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.NTSB ERA10FA163Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T6 · Santa Rosa Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude,over water aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aggravated stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situational awareness and his decision to perform aerobatics at a…NTSB CEN10WA148Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAlon Aircoupe A2-A · Ciborro, Montemor-o-Novo, PortugalThis accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government.NTSB CEN10FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Cotulla, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude operating environment that would not allow for a successful autorotation after the loss of engine power.