NTSB investigations
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 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 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 DCA24WA013IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Stocksbridge, United KingdomNTSB CEN24LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 · Mitchell, INThe inflight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.NTSB CEN24LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Greeley, COThe pilot’s decision to turn out early during the initial climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed/angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with airport hangars. Contributing to the accident was the variable wind conditions…NTSB GAA24WA011Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208 · Pacencia-Yacma, BelizeNTSB CEN24LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMagni M24 · Mount Sterling, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain gyroplane control on the downwind leg, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction.NTSB GAA24WA013Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208 · Monêtier-Allemont, FranceNTSB ERA24LA010Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Southport, NCThe student pilot’s use of carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to an excessively rich fuel-air mixture.NTSB CEN24LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTvap 4 · Franksville, WIThe improper installation of the supplemental ignition system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Red Oak, IAThe fatigue failure of the exhaust valve due to excessive combustion deposits, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the required scheduled maintenance was completed.NTSB WPR24LA019Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons U S A-315 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s inability to maintain control of the balloon during landing due to unforecasted windshear and turbulent air.NTSB GAA24WA057AccidentClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-31-350 · Sioux Lookout, CanadaNTSB ERA24LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMonocoupe 90AL-115 · Myakka City, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence during takeoff.NTSB WPR24LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZlin Aviation Sro Savage · Fairfield, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR24LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Eastsound, WAThe pilot's unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA008Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorsport UK Mtosport 2017 · Easton, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane on takeoff.NTSB CEN24LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Denton, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind.NTSB WPR24LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Provo, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR24LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Mesa, AZThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR24LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Boise, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with a fence.NTSB GAA24WA124Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobin DR400-180 · Propriano, FranceNTSB ERA24LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Martinsville, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff while distracted by primary flight display anomaly and terrain alerts. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, which…NTSB CEN24FA010Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 414 · Patterson, LAThe pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.NTSB WPR24LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to adequately confirm the fuel quantity before departure, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Jonesboro, GABoth pilots’ inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate fuel monitoring during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR24FA010Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobert L Thurmond RV8 · Centerville, UTThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while attempting to return to the departure airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the No. 2…NTSB GAA24WA010Accident · 2 fatalClass 4 · ForeignBell 206 · Bondeno, ItalyNTSB GAA24WA009Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignDiamond DA20 · Almeria, SpainNTSB CEN24LA009Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBallonbau Wörner NL-STU/1000 · Crandall, TXThe pilot-in-command’s inadequate descent planning that resulted in the balloon contacting power lines shortly after landing and an explosion of hydrogen gas.NTSB WPR24LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Caldwell, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a roll over.NTSB GAA24WA033Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-24-250 · San Juan de la Costa, MexicoNTSB GAA24WA017Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 170B · Duxford, United KingdomNTSB CEN24LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFairchild 24 G · Peyton, COThe pilot’s excessive brake application during landing rollout led to the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR24LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-105 · Albuquerque, NMA hard landing to a short field, due to windy conditions and a lack of suitable alternate landing areas, which resulted in a passenger sustaining a broken ankle.NTSB GAA24WA015Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172N · Merriton, AustraliaNTSB ERA24LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael J Wright SA300 · Georgetown, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting a gusting crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB ERA24FA003Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Croydon, NHThe pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb in dark night conditions due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a steep banking descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience,…NTSB DCA24WA008IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Casablanca, MoroccoNTSB CEN24LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Warrenton, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go landing. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to land with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN24LA006Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGyro Technic GT-VX2 · Saint Peter, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering through a river valley.NTSB ANC24LA001Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNathan A Rehak CAW-12 · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s loss of control after failing to determine wind direction during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA24WA016Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignChristen Industries A1 · Hida Air Park, JapanNTSB ERA24LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Harrisonburg, VAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA24WA018Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA 34 · Chilliwack BC, CanadaNTSB GAA24WA006Accident · 4 fatalClass 4 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Canberra, AustraliaNTSB ENG24WA006Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignViking DHC-6-200 · Hulhulé Island, MaldivesNTSB CEN24LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Riesel, TXAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB CEN24LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Saginaw, MIThe failure of the right brake assembly due to excessive brake lining wear, which resulted in a thermally damaged piston O-ring, hydraulic fluid leak, and subsequent fire.NTSB WPR24LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportScott And Laura Hoisington CCX-2000 · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA24WA012Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Dubai, United Arab EmiratesNTSB ERA24LA013AccidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2010 · Chesterfield, VAA hard landing that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing.