NTSB investigations, NC
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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA12CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Works Aero Lite 103 · Lincolnton, NCThe loss of engine power due to fuel flow interruption, which resulted from a stuck carburetor bowl needle.NTSB ERA12CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Winterville, NCThe pilot's excessive bank at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Erwin, NCThe partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fatigue-fractured exhaust valve springs. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to install exhaust valve springs with an unknown service history in the engine’s No. 4 cylinder.NTSB ERA12LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pilot Mountain, NCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced takeoff performance.NTSB ERA12CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Burlington, NCThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12FA256Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAnderson John H Avid Flyer MK 4 · Waxhaw, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12FA225Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Franklin, NCThe pilot's failure to achieve a stabilized approach, resulting in a nose-first, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's activation of only one thrust reverser, resulting in asymmetrical thrust.NTSB ERA12CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140A · Mooresville, NCThe separation of the left rudder cable turnbuckle and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ERA12FA205Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna LC42-550FG · Salisburry, NCThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB ERA12LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation behind a large airplane during landing, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and a loss of control.NTSB ERA12CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Merry Hill, NCOperation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while making a forced landing following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an…NTSB ERA12LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Belhaven, NCA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNuse George F1H Rocket · Caroleen, NCThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ERA12CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Wingate, NCThe certified flight instructor did not select an adequate landing site for the practice autorotation.NTSB ERA12CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBray Verle G JR Kitfox IV 1200 · Bunn, NCThe pilot did not attain a proper touchdown point while attempting to land with a tailwind and delayed his decision to abort the landing.NTSB ERA12FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportElkind Bruce Cozy MK IV · Lexington, NCThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFehlner-Shelton Aerosport Scamp WTB1 · Grantham, NCThe pilot's inadequate clearance from unmarked power lines while on approach to land at a private airport.NTSB ERA12CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Mebane, NCThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB ERA12LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Efland, NCThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.NTSB ERA12FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Moyock, NCThe operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11FA504Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHutchinson Kenneth A Velocity RG · Sanford, NCThe pilot/owner's intentional flight of his airplane with known mechanical discrepancies (frozen turbocharger waste gate), which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain shortly after takeoff. Contributing to…NTSB ERA11CA485Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHaines Joseph E SHA-GLASAIR · Beaufort, NCThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11LA459Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvans Robert W SR Pegazair 100 · Maysville, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11LA457Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Graham, NCThe individual's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing the accident was the individual’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the engine failure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11LA461Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Elizabethtown, NCThe improper securing of a “B” nut on the power turbine control (Py) line by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the manual fuel override switch.NTSB ERA11FA426Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BL-65 · Winterville, NCA loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons as the autopsy was unable to reveal any definitive conditions that would have led to the loss of control.NTSB ERA11FA412Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Erwin, NCThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions.NTSB ERA11CA364Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H-295 · Brasstown, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11LA359Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion B · Red Oak, NCThe pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel tank selector handle to the off position, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDotson William P Sngl Seat Hawk Arrow · Carthage, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper installation of the engine’s No. 1 cylinder spark plugs.NTSB ERA11LA342Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Linden, NCA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Boone, NCThe pilot's delay in executing a go-around.NTSB ERA11FA312Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Murphy, NCAn in-flight fire that mostly likely occurred in the right front cockpit area behind the instrument panel and below the glare shield; the origin of the fire could not be determined because of the extensive fire damage.NTSB DCA11CA060Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 · Boone, NCInadvertant encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the unrestrained status of the passenger, contrary to the lighted seat belt sign.NTSB ERA11FA285Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHebert Peter J Lancair Legacy · Richlands, NCThe pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11CA281Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Apex, NCThe pilot’s excessive application of the brakes, which caused the airplane to nose over.NTSB ERA11CA260Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Belhaven, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above crops while performing an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA11LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 (T-34B) · Linden, NCThe pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning and procedures, which resulted in an attempted takeoff on a grass runway that was not long enough for the given conditions and airplane configuration.NTSB ERA11CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Burgaw, NCThe pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during the landing rollout.NTSB ERA11FA219Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot’s spatial disorientation due to a somatogravic illusion while conducting a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into objects and terrain.NTSB ERA11CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Statesville, NCThe certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA11CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Ocracoke, NCThe pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to regain control of the airplane while attempting to recover from bounced landing.NTSB ERA11CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuist Kitfox · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.NTSB ERA11CA174Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Maysvile, NCThe pilot-rated passenger’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB ERA11CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Burlington, NCThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA11CA129Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKolb Kolb Mark III · Rutherfordton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in a stall/spin and ground impact.NTSB ERA11LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Dublin, NCThe pilot’s improper touchdown speed which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the undetermined malfunction of the airspeed indicator.NTSB ERA11LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter MBB-BK · Cherry Point, NCThe pilot's impairment during cruise flight due to a recurring stroke. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate oversight of the pilot's known medical condition.NTSB ERA11CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Julian, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.