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 CEN23LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Sherman, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB CEN23FA340Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRichards Heavylift Helo UH-1H · Oakdale, ILAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58A · Blanchard, IDFuel contamination, which resulted in a loss of engine power. The source of the contamination could not be determined.NTSB WPR23LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Ravensdale, WAPartial loss of power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the siphoning of fuel from the left-wing fuel filler port due to wear on the fuel filler cap.NTSB WPR23LA293Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR23LA290Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Coolin, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after takeoff, during high density altitude weather conditions.NTSB WPR23FA296Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T206H · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot’s decision to perform a go-around into rising mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow published airport guidance about go-arounds, and landings and takeoffs with unfavorable winds.NTSB WPR23FA287Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech P35 · Upland, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall and impact with a building.NTSB GAA23WA227Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 177 · Frejus (in water), FranceNTSB CEN23LA342Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · Denison, IAThe pilot’s inflight distraction, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid wires.NTSB CEN23LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-2000 · Winsted, MNA total loss of engine power on approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJohn Espe Cruiser · Buhl, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting tail wind.NTSB WPR23FA289Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Gillette, WYThe pilot's decision to depart the high-density-altitude airport with the airplane at the maximum gross weight limit.NTSB GAA23WA231Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignHawker Beechcraft G58 · Vilhena, BrazilNTSB ERA23FA317Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Springfield, OHThe pilot’s failure to remain clear of powerlines during an agricultural spraying operation.NTSB ENG23WA043Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignATR ATR72 · Brazzavillec, Congo - KinshasaNTSB DCA23WA393Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767 · São Tomé, São Tomé & PríncipeNTSB DCA23LA384Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767-322 · Houston, TXThe first officer’s improper control inputs after the airplane touched down. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the flight crew’s lack of recognition that the speedbrakes were not armed, which led to their delayed deployment.NTSB CEN23LA338Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S-6ES · Ozark, AROil starvation of the propeller speed reduction unit which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA336Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Alta, IAThe airplane’s encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in a loss of lift, and subsequent collision with powerlines.NTSB CEN23FA333Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRotorway 162F · Oshkosh, WIThe failure of the gyroplane pilot to see and avoid the helicopter while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was the gyroplane pilot’s performance of a prohibited maneuver in the traffic pattern.NTSB CEN23FA332Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB WPR23LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Dune City, ORThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Friday Habor, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR23FA286Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRisen 915 iS · Glendive, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB GAA23WA230Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Trujillo, PeruNTSB GAA23WA224Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper 25 · Caboolture, AustraliaNTSB GAA23WA223Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 650 · Veracruz, MexicoNTSB DCA23WA410IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Rio De Janeiro, BrazilNTSB DCA23LA382Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-924ER · Myrtle Beach (Atlantic Ocean)An encounter with convectively induced turbulence (CIT) while in cruise flight.NTSB CEN23LA343Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-1865 · Charleston, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN23LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Tyler, MNThe pilot’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA285Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Eastsound, WAThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA347Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Knoxville, TNAn in-flight fire that resulted from an inadequate 100-hr inspection, which failed to detect and correct improper electrical cable routing in the engine compartment.NTSB ERA23LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Maiden, NCThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the landing approach and go-around, and his delayed remedial action.NTSB DCA23WA385Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A330-941 · Seoul, South KoreaNTSB CEN23LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN23LA330Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Cortland, ILThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN23LA329Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVarga 2150A · Green Lake, WIA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB GAA23WA221AccidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150 · Alexandria, CanadaNTSB ERA23LA314Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20R · Chattanooga, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach, which resulted in a collision with the approach lights short of the runway. Contributing was the pilot’s distraction due to the cabin door opening.NTSB CEN23LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Hanlontown, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a cable during spray operations.NTSB CEN23LA326Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Charles City, IAThe pilot’s improper preflight of the helicopter to ensure that it was within the loading and performance limitations that resulted in settling and impact with terrain during initial climb.NTSB ANC23LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Point Baker, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.NTSB GAA23WA254AccidentClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Ilopango, El SalvadorNTSB ERA23FA313Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Churchville, MDThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control that the pilot did not recover from.NTSB CEN23LA324Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Clara City, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN23FA320Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHeath V-Strut · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA23LA315Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHead Balloons AX8-88 · Guilford, CTThe pilot’s inadequate supervision of the boarding process and the ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb.NTSB ERA23LA310Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New London, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve.