NTSB investigations, MN
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\" = 'MN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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" = 'MN' 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 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 CHI08CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLerohl RV-8 · Alexandria, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08FA039Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Faribault, MNThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed for the gusty crosswind conditions and the stall/spin encountered during the go-around. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and wind gusts.NTSB CHI08CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Becker, MNThe pilot maintained excessive airspeed during the landing approach and failed to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI08CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Duluth, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.NTSB CHI08FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Browerville, MNAn in-flight collision with at least one Canada goose, and the resulting damage to the left stabilator that caused the airplane to become uncontrollable. Contributing to the accident was the night lighting condition, which precluded any possibility of the…NTSB CHI08CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · St Cloud, MNThe pilot's failure to execute a go-around when a normal approach to the intended landing point could not be maintained. An additional cause was the excessive descent rate that developed during the approach. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition…NTSB CHI08CA004Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey · Cokato, MNThe inadequate flare by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the lack of an endorsement by the pilot, the lack of total experience in the type of aircraft by the pilot, and the glassy water.NTSB CHI07CA315Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotechnik Sportstar-Evektor · Maple Lake, MNThe student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the certified flight instructor not being able to maintain directional control. Contributing factors included the student…NTSB CHI07CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Detroit Lakes, MNThe reduced airplane climb performance capability resulting in the pilot not obtaining a proper climb rate during takeoff and the inadequate flare by the pilot during the aborted takeoff. Additional causes were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by…NTSB CHI07CA299Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 300 CBI · Minneapolis, MNThe dual student's improper flare during the simulated autorotation, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CHI07LA277Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Anoka, MNThe loss of helicopter pitch control for undetermined reasons during the aerial application maneuver and the pilot's inability to control the aircraft during the descent.. A contributing factor to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI07LA272Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportClifford Titan Tornado II · Henning, MNThe inadvertent stall and low airspeed while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the low altitude of the maneuver.NTSB CHI07CA263Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Princeton, MNThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fuel siphoning from the right fuel tank.NTSB CHI07CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Jasper, MNThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. The false indication of the fuel remaining in the fuel tanks and the corn crop were factors.NTSB CHI07CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in impact with terrain during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the geese impacted during the landing roll.NTSB CHI07CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Cook, MNThe pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the forced landing. Factors were the vehicle encountered during the forced landing and the ditch the pilot steered the…NTSB CHI07CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-35C · Northfield, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall during the off-airport landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the dirt/rock pile.NTSB CHI07LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the embankment and the fence.NTSB CHI07LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Comfrey, MNThe loss of engine power due to the loose pressure line during aerial application maneuvers which resulted in a hard forced landing.NTSB CHI07LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oak Grove, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI07FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Cannon Falls, MNThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientaton and loss of control.NTSB CHI07LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Fergus Falls, MNThe propeller blade failure during climb due to a fatigue crack. The oil leak that obstructed the pilot's vision was a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI07CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his excessive use of brakes during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. The downhill slope was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI07CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPavliga Hatz CB-1 · Buffalo, MNThe loss of engine power due to the carburetor fuel flow valve becoming stuck in the closed position, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CHI07CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Walker, MNThe pilot's inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear.NTSB CHI07FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Crookston, MNThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Factors were the snow, the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.NTSB CHI07CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Warroad, MNThe propeller striking the individual who was positioning the propeller in anticipation of hand-propping the engine.NTSB CHI07LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Forest Lake, MNthe altitude/clearance with terrain not maintained by the pilot.NTSB CHI07CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign that was impacted.NTSB CHI07CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Grand Rapids, MNThe student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.NTSB CHI07LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Marshall, MNThe failure of the nose gear to properly extend for undetermined reasons, which resulted in damage to the forward fuselage during landing.NTSB CHI06CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoyt Kolb Mark III Clsc · Lakeville, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crops which resulted in the subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB CHI06CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Eden Prarie, MNThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor was the ditch.NTSB CHI06CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Springfield, MNThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane as a result of the partial failure of the tail wheel assembly. A factor associated with the accident was the crop that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI06CA222Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S2R · Park Rapids, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated.NTSB CHI06CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180M · Chisholm, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB CHI06LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Market, MNA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB CHI06CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206H · Lutsen, MNThe unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during takeoff in rough water. A factor was the wave in the rough water.NTSB CHI06LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International RX 8 · Claremont, MNThe procedure not followed by the passenger during landing and the inadequate supervision of the passenger by the pilot during landing. A contributing factors were the barbed wire fence.NTSB CHI06LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchlei Avid Flyer Speed Win · Fergus Falls, MNthe fractured aileron bell crank and elevator clevis rod end.NTSB CHI06LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Laporte, MNThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. A contributing factor was the runway marker.NTSB CHI06LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty tailwind that prevailed.NTSB CHI06LA175Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot's misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. A factor to the accident was the grass runway that the forward landing gear dug into during the hard landing, resulting in the amphibian airplane nosing over.NTSB CHI06LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Faribault, MNDirectional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the ditch.NTSB CHI06LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Gonvick, MNThe aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. A contributing factor is the reported loss of takeoff performance.NTSB CHI06CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Wadena, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswinds, the gusts, and the ditch.NTSB CHI06CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Sandstone, MNThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI06CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Pine Creek, MNThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI06LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Eveleth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airport fence and the drainage ditch.