NTSB investigations, MO
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\" = 'MO' 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" = 'MO' 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 DFW08LA157Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLucas D E/ Lucas K A AcroSport II · St Charles, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control during an attempted low pass maneuver.NTSB DEN08FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter C MD 500E · Sunrise Beach, MOThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the pilot's failure to regain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions and the gusty winds generated from convective outflow. Contributing to…NTSB DEN08CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 · FlyingBar Ranch, MOThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight.NTSB DEN08CA084Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Mountain Grove, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line.NTSB DEN08FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Mount Vernon, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the entanglement of the parachute in the elevator control system, reducing the pilot's ability to regain control.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 CHI08LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander GA-500-B · Kansas City, MOThe pilot delayed lowering the landing gear in the landing sequence and the main gear were not in the down and locked position upon touchdown.NTSB CHI08LA031Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWRB Associates Zodiac 601 XL · La Belle, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and his total lack of experience in the accident airplane model.NTSB CHI08CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 Raven II · Morrison, MOLoss of control on the ground due to aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the gusting winds and the uneven ground.NTSB CHI08LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Festus, MOThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, fuel system water contamination and fuel starvation which resulted in a loss of engine power during landing approach. An additional cause was the emergency landing procedure not followed by the pilot following a loss…NTSB CHI08CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna Turbo Centurion T210 · Festus, MOThe deer on the runway during the airplane landing rollout.NTSB CHI07CA311Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 Traveler · Warrenton, MOThe low airspeed gust factor by the pilot, the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot, and the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot during the landing approach. Contributing factors were the trees and wind gusts.NTSB DCA07MA310Accident · No injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · St. Louis, MOAmerican Airlines’ maintenance personnel’s use of an inappropriate manual engine start procedure, which led to the uncommanded opening of the left engine air turbine starter valve, and a subsequent left engine fire, which was prolonged by the flight crew’s…NTSB CHI07CA296Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 Skyhawk · Stockton, MOThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, her subsequent loss of control of the airplane, and the inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI07LA288Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Union Star, MOThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall while buzzing residences. Contributing to the accident was the pilot performing buzzing maneuvers.NTSB CHI07CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · St. Clair Rgnl., MOThe pilot overcorrected following a loss of control while practicing a hovering turn.NTSB CHI07CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot failed to maintain directional control while taxiing after landing. A factor was the runway sign.NTSB CHI07CA244Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Columbia, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in impact with terrain during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the tall grass.NTSB CHI07CA229Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNetz KIS TR2 · Willow Springs, MOThe improper installation of the aileron control pushrod which led to a separation of the pushrod and subsequent loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot not being able to control the airplane after the pushrod separation.NTSB CHI07CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Kansas City, MOThe pilot's failure to manitain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a taxiway sign during the aborted landing. The crosswind and the sign were factors.NTSB CHI07CA232Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Warrensburg, MOThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in a stall while on final approach. A factor in the accident were the two fences.NTSB CHI07CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Waldron, MOThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around. The cornfield was a factor.NTSB CHI07CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188A · New Hartford, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree line during the turn between aerial application passes. The low altitude, the downdraft encountered by the pilot, and the trees were contributing factors.NTSB CHI07CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing N2S-3 · Trenton, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the water while maneuvering. A factor in the accident was the low altitude maneuver attempted by the pilot.NTSB CHI07FA183Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Wellsville, MOThe pilot's failure to activate the pitot heat as per the checklist, resulting in erroneous airspeed information due to pitot tube icing, and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight in…NTSB CHI07CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Wyaconda, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor in the accident was the trees.NTSB CHI07LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Chesterfield, MOMaintenance personnel failed to comply with an Airworthiness Directive which resulted in the total failure of the starter adapter gear teeth and the crankshaft gear teeth and the pilot failed to follow the published emergency procedures. Contributing to the…NTSB CHI07LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Chesterfield, MOInadequate flare during landing. The induced oscillation, not performing a go-around, the pilot's lack of experience and the failure to perform remedial action were factors.NTSB CHI07LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Brookfield, MOImproper maintenance by maintenance personnel by not properly torquing cylinder thru-bolts. The loose stud nuts which resulted in the separation of the cylinder and the crop and ditch were factors.NTSB CHI07LA115Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBird Seawind 3000 · Knox City, MOThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain that was encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB CHI07CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Warrenton, MOThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel supply and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. A factor in the accident was inaccurate fuel quantity indication.NTSB CHI07LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Ava, MOThe failure of the aileron cable eye splice during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were improper installation and service of the crimped cable sleeve, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.NTSB CHI07FA102Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Viburnum, MOThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were turbulence and icing conditions.NTSB CHI07LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Grain Valley, MOThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign which was contacted, the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane and the ditch which…NTSB CHI07CA085Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPolcyn Long-EZE · St. Charles, MOA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the inadvertent lift-off that occurred during the high speed taxi checks.NTSB CHI07CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusting crosswind conditions and the snow covered ground.NTSB CHI07LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe company pilot's poor judgment before and during the flight, including turning the oxygen system ready switch to the OFF position after he conducted the preflight inspection and using an unapproved checklist, which did not provide guidance for a fractured…NTSB CHI07CA047Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · North St. Louis, MOFuel starvation due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the landing.NTSB CHI07IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Raytown, MOThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to third stage turbine wheel blade fatigue and subsequent separation, which resulted in an emergency landing.NTSB CHI07LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Vienna, MOThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigued crankshaft cluster gear bolts and the inadequate major overhaul of the engine that was last performed by other maintenance personnel. An additional cause was a subsequent major engine overhaul not…NTSB CHI07CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · St Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the wing striking the ground during the inadvertent ground loop.NTSB CHI07CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Perryville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an overload of the tailwheel attachment structure in the fuselage.NTSB CHI07CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Maryville, MOThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing leading to the nose gear overload.NTSB CHI07TA015Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · Dexter, MOThe pilot's improper runway selection for landing and the pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB CHI07CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in the hard landing. The gusting crosswind was a factor.NTSB CHI07CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · St Charles, MOThe pilot's failure to properly judge the landing flare and his inadequate recovery from the resulting bounced landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent pilot induced oscillation (porpoise) after initial runway contact.NTSB CHI06CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Bolivar, MOThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the go-around attempt. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the gusts.NTSB CHI06LA268Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWindler Tri Q2 · Branson, MOFatigue failure, originating in an area of surface corrosion, of the right elevator mid span hinge pin and the subsequent failure of the elevator torque tube. Additional causes are the separation of the elevator from the airframe due to the hinge pin and…NTSB CHI06LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310P · Kennett, MOSeparation of the left main landing gear torque link during landing resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. Contributing factors were a failure to comply with the airframe manufacturer's service bulletin, and the pilot's inability to maintain…NTSB CHI06LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Grain Valley, MOthe pilot not maintaining clearance from the fence. Contributing factors were the pilot's fatigue and the fence.