NTSB investigations, 2008
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2008 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008 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 MIA08CA193Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-150 · Sandown, NHThe pilot’s encounter with high winds during approach. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the passengers' improper landing preparation.NTSB DFW08LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Roanoke, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB DFW08CA230AccidentData collectionFinal reportMooney M20D · Grand Saline, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI08FA282Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Woodruff, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a missed approach leading to the inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the type of operation conducted, the certificate holder’s loss of operational control, and…NTSB ANC08CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and runway conditions, and his improper decision to depart downwind, on a wet gravel runway, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and…NTSB NYC08CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industry DA 20-C1 · Stevensville, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA312Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Warwick, NYThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing.NTSB MIA08CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech G-36 · Erie, PAThe pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel caps and his improper inflight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX08CA298Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22B · Prescott, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.NTSB LAX08CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrubaker F1 · Truckee, CAThe failure of the bolts securing the tail wheel to its attach point that resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CHI08CA281Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFirefly Balloons 8B-15 · Springfield, ILThe failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions by not steadying herself during the landing.NTSB ANC08LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB MIA08CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310R · Lake Placid, NYThe pilot's failure to observe the ongoing construction to the closed runway while landing. Contributing to the accident was flight service's failure to brief the pilot of the closed runway.NTSB LAX08LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Oakland, CAA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the disintegration of the number two main bearing, which resulted in a fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.NTSB LAX08CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMiltenberger Family Fun · Adin, CAThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB CHI08CA280Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Urbana, OHA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident were environmental conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB NYC08WA326AccidentForeign investigationCessna 172 · El Trebolar, ChileNone.NTSB NYC08LA310Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDufault Mark V Pitts S-1D · Ridgely, MDThe pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation which resulted in an attempted landing in fog and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB NYC08CA309Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Eutaw, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB MIA08LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Wallace, NCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the intake plugs prior to takeoff.NTSB DEN08CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to use the dive brake during landing resulting in a long landing and collision.NTSB ANC08CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Ruby, AKThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, while operating at a reduced engine power while maneuvering in carburetor icing conditions.NTSB ANC08CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T207 · Nyac, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the nose wheel separating from the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB NYC08LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Hackettstown, NJThe pilot's failure to adhere to the airplane manufacturer's published preflight inspection procedures, enabling water to remain undetected in the fuel system, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power immediately after takeoff.NTSB DFW08TA225Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA-20-C-1 · Pueblo, COThe student pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an encounter with wake turbulence from a preceding larger aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's failure to intervene.NTSB ANC08CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain sufficient flying speed during initial climb.NTSB NYC08FA307Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 150A · Phoenixville, PAThe separation of a portion of a fuel fitting during a hard landing resulting in release of fuel and a fire in the balloons basket area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published procedures to shut down the…NTSB MIA08LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Atlanta, GAThe loss of pitch control due to slippage of the elevator control cable resulting from the maintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the cable.NTSB MIA08LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTetrault Ronad Team Mini Max 1500R · Berkley, MAThe total loss of engine power due to the contamination of the combustion cylinders.NTSB MIA08CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited USA-1B · Surry, VAThe pilot's improper handling of the powered parachute during takeoff/initial climb.NTSB DEN08LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Pagosa Springs, COThe failure of the landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · St. Louis, MOThe ground crew's failure to ensure airplane clearance from the building while parking the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's unprofessional behavior and the lack of marshaling procedures for the ground crew.NTSB DEN08FA152Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Baxter Pass, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, resulting in an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall.NTSB SEA08FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDebus J / Mountain S / Bowes E DEBUS-CASST-SNOSHOO · Reno, NVThe movement of the airplane’s modified horizontal stabilizer trim system during an intentional high speed aerobatic maneuver that resulted in exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and an in-flight structural failure. Contrubuting to the…NTSB NYC08WA308Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Muzino Village, RussiaNTSB NYC08LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC08CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to control the helicopter while maneuvering, resulting in loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB NYC08CA304Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper approach to the runway resulting in his being unable to flare prior to a hard landing.NTSB MIA08LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Sparta, TNFailure of the nose landing gear mount during a normal landing due to an improper weld.NTSB LAX08LA290Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne XT-912 · Chelan, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB LAX08CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Harper, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB MIA08CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Wylie Jay Kit Fox II · Deatville, ALThe pilot's inadequate fuel system maintenance.NTSB DFW08LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Orange Grove, TXA total loss of engine power due to an improperly installed intake manifold tube.NTSB DEN08CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Leadville, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB CHI08CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Newberry, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires on approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunshine, as reported by the pilot.NTSB ANC08CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiehl William A S-4 · Galena, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.NTSB SEA08CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Lakeview, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.NTSB DFW08CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Almogordo, NMThe pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing.NTSB DEN08LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Atkinson, NEThe total loss of engine power due to water contamination and corrosion within the fuel system at an undetermined time and from an undetermined source.NTSB CHI08CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Wadsworth, OHThe lack of radio communication with the airplane and the inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle.