NTSB investigations, AL
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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 ATL03LA152Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChinook Plus 2 A13-SWB · Elsanor, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hamilton, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to ensure adequate oil supply, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the failure of the connecting rod cap.NTSB ATL03LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCollier Quickie · Alexander, ALThe loss engine of power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Morris, ALThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.NTSB ATL03LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Montgomery, ALThe in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing.NTSB ATL03FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700B · Mobile, ALThe improper installation of the power control linkage on the engine fuel control unit by maintenance personnel which resulted in a loss of power lever control, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and his intentional engine shutdown which…NTSB ATL03LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarry Woods Venture · Fort Payne, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ATL03FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Oxford, ALThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was low ceilings.NTSB ATL03IA073Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Eufaula, ALFatigue failure of end rib for the left canard flap.NTSB ATL03LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Enterprise, ALThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from a crack in the propeller governor external oil line. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB ATL03LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Gordo, ALFatigue failure of the crankshaft.NTSB ATL03LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPenska Rans S-9 · Dothan, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent inflight collision with the groundNTSB ATL03LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLong 2000 · Brewton, ALThe pilot's improper use of flight controls (cyclic and collective) and failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering that resulted in the separation of the tailboom assembly.NTSB ATL03LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Geneva, ALThe pilot's failure to achieve takeoff due to a mistrimmed elevator, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ATL03LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fayette, ALThe pilot's poor inflight decision to land on a non illuminated runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance during an attempted night landing that resulted in an on ground collision with a parked car. A factor was the light condition.NTSB MIA03LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Pell City, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control following landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch off the left side of the runway.NTSB ATL03FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Spanish Fort, ALthe pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions with variable cloud layers.NTSB MIA03LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cullman, ALthe pilot-in-command's (CFI) delayed remedial action, and improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing, and impact with a parked airplane.NTSB MIA03LA002Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGolden RV6A · Tuskegee, ALthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain.NTSB MIA02LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Irvington, ALThe loss of engine power due to internal contamination (rust and water) of the servo fuel injector resulting in it flowing approximately half of the required fuel flow at full throttle. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot…NTSB MIA02LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharles Maxted RV6 · Bay Minette, ALThe intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the right magneto resulting in the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb.NTSB ATL02LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Haleyville, ALThe failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of loose intake components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent emergency descent, forced landing, and collision with terrain in dark night conditions.NTSB ATL02LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Enterprise, ALThe pilot's delayed flare on landing that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL02FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Duncanville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed , which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor was low level flight.NTSB ATL02LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes HU-269-A · Hamilton, ALThe pilot's improper use of flight controls that resulted in an improper flare and a hard landing during a practice autorotation. A factor was the loss of rotor rpm.NTSB MIA02LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B50 · Clanton, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing that resulted in a ground swerve and the airplane exiting the runway and collided with a fence, incurring damage.NTSB ATL02LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFay Velocity Elite · Theodore, ALThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning for required fuel resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL02LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrank Fitzgerald Team Z Max · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a take off climb resulting in a loss of control (inadvertent stall) and the subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was the lack of total experience in type of aircraft.NTSB ATL02LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Marion, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while conducting an aerial application maneuver. A factor was the transmission line.NTSB ATL02LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe pilots loss of directional control during landing roll, and subsequent inadvertent ground loop.NTSB MIA02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Headland, ALa loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL02LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Enterprise, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB MIA02LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLett R/Campbell K Aircam · Troy, ALthe pilot-in-commands decision to fly at a low altitude and his improper visual lookout resulting in an in-flight collision static with wires.NTSB ATL02LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreg Grouleff BD-5B · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and the fracture of the left main landing gear casting.NTSB ATL02IA079Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRockwell International 500-S · Jackson, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power in both engines, and subsequent forced landing in a field.NTSB MIA02LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-24R · Bayou La Batre, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control while executing a go-around, resulting in an inflight collision with trees.NTSB MIA02LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Bessemer, ALThe failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the student's rotorcraft control, resulting in an abrupt cyclic input causing a tail rotor strike of the terrain while entering a hover, and the resulting rollover during an uncontrolled descent.NTSB MIA02LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Pell City, ALthe pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing resulting in exceedance of the design limits and collapse of the nose gear assembly. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency.NTSB ATL02LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Sammie M-Breezy · Pell City, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, followed by an inadvertent stall spin, and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ATL02LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Bessemer, ALOn ground collision with an animal during landing.NTSB ATL02LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated-Vultee 108-M · Bayou La Batre, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02FA017Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Montgomery, ALThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions resulting in an inadvertence stall/spin (vertical descent) and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB MIA02FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bessemer, ALThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his initiation of the ILS approach to runway 05 with weather conditions below minimums for the approach contrary to the federal aviation regulations, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of…NTSB MIA02FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Tallassee, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain a safe altitude above terrain and maintain a visual lookout resulting in the helicopter colliding with power transmission lines and crashing into a river. A factor in the accident was the power transmission lines not being…NTSB MIA02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Fairhope, ALThe pilot's failure to check wind conditions prior to landing resulting in a landing with a tailwind, on a wet runway, and damage to the airplane during a ground loop in an attempt to stop the airplane before over running the runway.NTSB MIA02LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobert N. Gilmore Rans S-10 · Oneonta, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed following loss of engine power resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin from which it crashed. Factors in the accident was improper repair of the front cylinder intake manifold seal by the pilot…NTSB ATL02LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19 · St Clair Spring, ALThe pilot misjudged the touchdown point that resulted in the runway overrun.NTSB MIA02FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC/BCM · Woodstock, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and inflight collision with the terrain.NTSB ATL01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Bessemer, ALFailure of the landing gear-down lock mechanism, which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the airplane. A factor was the trees.NTSB ATL01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Berry, ALThe failure of the main rotor system stabilizer damper control horn assembly, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with a tree and terrain.