NTSB investigations, VA
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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 CHI08LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Norfolk, VAThe failure of the left main landing gear tire for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAviate Raptor · Bealeton, VAAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Midlothian, VAThe pilot’s improper control inputs resulting from spatial disorientation.NTSB MIA08LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEmory B. Wood Phantom X1 · Warrenton, VAA loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA08IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Richmond, VAThe installed wing panel clips failed due to fatigue, likely caused by the incorrect installation of the fasteners in response to SB 757-57-0027. Contributing to the incorrect installation was the SB's lack of clarity in the instructions and figures on the…NTSB NYC08FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Atkins, VAThe pilot's improper decision to take off in conditions conducive to icing, and his inability to maintain control of the airplane during an in-flight accumulation of structural ice.NTSB NYC08FA138Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to turn toward his assigned course during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling, reduced visibility, dark night conditions, and rising…NTSB NYC08CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Richmond, VAThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC08CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.NTSB NYC08LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft 390 · Leesburg, VAThe airplane's runway excursion during landing roll following an encounter with ice. Contributing to the accident was the ice-covered runway, and the airport personnel's lack of knowledge regarding the runway condition.NTSB MIA08CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirIndus Thorpedo T211 · Stafford, VAThe student's improper landing flare and the flight examiner's improper supervision of the student.NTSB MIA08LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Spotsylvania, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 4 top sparkplug insulator, resulting in pre-ignition/detonation…NTSB NYC08FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…NTSB NYC08LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Suffolk, VAThe V-drive belts' rolling off the sheaves for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the autorotation, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB NYC08LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-7A · West Point, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Hillsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.NTSB NYC08LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N · Bealeton, VAThe pilot's failure to conduct performance planning before takeoff.NTSB NYC08LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPelt Mad Max II Special · Blacksburg, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC08LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLambert John G Varieze · Chesapeake, VAA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV6 · Halifax, VAThe pilot's inadvertent stall during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to place the electronic prop controller in the manual mode prior to aborting the landing which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC07LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Franklin, VAA loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC07LA219Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Virginia Beach, VAThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to physiological incapacitation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration to deny or restrict the pilot's medical certification, and the pilot's improper…NTSB NYC07FA217Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Syria, VAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB ATL07CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C172N · Manassas, VAThe student pilot's failure to correct for a pilot-induced oscillation/porpoise, during flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC07LA201Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-31 · Markham, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were a fuel leak as reported by the pilot, the pilot's diverted attention, a low cloud ceiling, and fog.NTSB ATL07CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA07LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoger A Dalke E.B. Jenny · Wakefield, VAThe pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance which resulted in a radiator leak, a loss of engine coolant, the engine overheating, and partial loss of engine power.NTSB NYC07LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Warrenton, VAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during touchdown.NTSB NYC07LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBass RV-6A · Harrisonburg, VAThe limited fork-to-ground clearance provided by the nose gear design. Contributing to the accident was the uneven turf/dirt surface of the runway.NTSB NYC07CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB MIA07LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus 912M · Suffolk, VAThe improper installation of the engine oil filter. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC07LA174Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWolfe Titan · Surry, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB NYC07CA172Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26C · Windsor, VAThe pilot's failure to properly plan the approach to the airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB MIA07LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn D. Williams XT-912 · Newport News, VAThe pilot's failure to comply with FAA and engine manufacturer directives resulting in deterioration of fuel system components by fuel containing ethanol and blockage of the fuel filter by contaminants.NTSB NYC07CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.NTSB NYC07LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Cross Junction, VAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Leesburg, VAThe loss of engine power that resulted from the failure of an exhaust valve rocker arm during cruise.NTSB MIA07CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Emporia, VAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch.NTSB MIA07CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Richmond, VAThe improper positioning of the elevator flight control surface by the pilot-in-command while taxiing with a tailwind, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB NYC07LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Richmond, VAThe improper installation of the right brake assembly by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC07LA098Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Danville, VAThe passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls due to his physiological condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.NTSB NYC07IA092Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Leesburg, VAThe airplane manufacturer's inadequate rudder-aileron interconnect rigging information. Contributing to the incident was the design of the rudder-aileron interconnect system.NTSB NYC07LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 36A · Newport News, VAThe failure of the landing gear tires due to foreign object damage (FOD) on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the drag chute.NTSB NYC07CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed and distance during the landing approach.NTSB NYC07CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Norfolk, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC07CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSud SE3130 Alouette II · Davenport, VAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in flight collision with utility wires during takeoff, and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB NYC07LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Saluda, VAThe improper repair of the carburetor heat control linkage by person(s) unknown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to takeoff, with the engine developing partial power.NTSB NYC07CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Ashland, VAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the seat locking pin.NTSB NYC07FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Charlottesville, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBaggett RV6A · Nokesville, VAThe pilot's inadequate compenstation for a crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.