NTSB investigations, IN
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\" = 'IN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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" = 'IN' 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 CHI03LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcBride Avid Flyer · Anderson, INThe pilot's misjudgment of speed which resulted in a landing overrun. The pilot's lack of experience in make and model airplane, and the ditch were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Richmond, INThe pilot misjudged the fuel supply during the aircraft preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the wires.NTSB CHI03LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Knox, INA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the master rod bearing. Contributing factors were the tree line at the edge of the field, and the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI03LA074Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American/Aero Classics P-51D · Urbana, INThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a spin.NTSB CHI03IA055Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-83N · Indianapolis, INThe ground tow personnel not maintaining clearance from the de-icing vehicle during the tow back to the gate. Factors were the de-icing vehicle that parked by the airplane's left wing, the ground personnel not following the operator's towing…NTSB CHI03LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-181 · Greensburg, INFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors included inadequate planning/decision by the pilot for attempting to depart from the slush covered runway, the slush covered runway itself, and the falling snow.NTSB CHI03LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Jeffersonville, INThe mechanical binding of the left main landing gear, which resulted in the left main landing gear not fully extending to the down-and-locked position. Factors to the accident were the oleo-strut linkage being corroded and the contamination of the gear…NTSB CHI03LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Wheatfield, INThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind condition. Factors to the accident were the gusting wind condition and the inadvertent stall at a low altitude.NTSB CHI03LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Early Bird Jenny · Scottsburg, INThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control. Factors to the accident included the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude.NTSB CHI02FA294Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat S-2C · Sheridan, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed while performing an aerobatic maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command exceeding the aircraft weight and balance, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation.NTSB CHI02LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Elwood, INThe pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance and his failure to perform a go-around. The pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the wind, a tailwind, selection of the wrong runway, and wet grass are contributing factors.NTSB CHI02LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Fishers, INThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the light pole while taxiing. A factor was the light pole.NTSB CHI02FA197Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · Columbus, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach. Additional factors included the operator's inadequate oversight, the pilot's improper in-flight decision, conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night.NTSB CHI02LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Ft. Wayne, INThe corroded throttle cable resulting in a loss of engine power. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection, the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing, the ditch, and the fence.NTSB CHI02FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-58ET · Brookville, INThe pilot's intentional low altitude fight and his failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. Factors to the accident were the power transmission lines followed by the inability to control the aircraft after the collision with power…NTSB CHI02LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Fishers, INThe pilot not performing a go-around prior to exceeding the proper touchdown point and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the trees.NTSB CHI02LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Alexandria, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the low altitude.NTSB CHI02LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4 · Muncie, INThe pilot did not maintain directional control during hover taxi. Inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, the light rain, and the light pole were factors in the accident.NTSB CHI02FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchutte Ms. Ryan Special · Anderson, INThe pilot's failure to properly install the canard attach bolts prior to the flight and the resulting inflight separation of the canard.NTSB CHI02LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Angola, INThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.NTSB CHI02LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, INThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to use the checklist.NTSB CHI02LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Valparaiso, INThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control while encountering windshear during initial climbout, resulting in a stall at a low altitude.NTSB CHI02LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoagland Varieze · Gary, INThe pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane during the forced landing due to a locked brake. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the…NTSB CHI02LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Fulton, INA loss of engine power due to excessive clearance of the connecting rod bearing resulting in engine seizure. A related factor was the muddy field.NTSB CHI02FA097Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-300 · Anderson, INMissed approach not executed and flight to a destination alternate not performed by the flight crew. The tail wind and snow/ice covered runway were contributing factors.NTSB CHI02FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Daleville, INThe pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane during the instrument approach. The low overcast ceiling and the pilot's in-flight decision to execute the instrument approach in below minimum weather conditions were factors.NTSB CHI02LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Franklin, INThe proper glidepath not attained, the excessive airspeed, and the pilot failed to attain clearance from the trees during the aborted landing. An additional factor was the trees.NTSB CHI02LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Bloomington, INThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard contact with the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the improper flare and the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI02LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-41 · Indianapolis, INThe passenger fell off the side of the slide during the emergency evacuation. Factors were the emergency evacuation and the erratic ignition exciter.NTSB CHI02LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Angola, INThe pilot 's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall on approach to land. The low altitude on final approach was a factor.NTSB CHI02LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Elkhart, INThe pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which the airplane struck.NTSB CHI02FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Evansville, INThe fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire.NTSB CHI02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Greenwood, INthe directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the stuck open intake valve on the left engine.NTSB CHI02FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Dyer, INThe failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, his impairment due to the use of over-the-counter medication is a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Wayne, INThe pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during an attempted go-around. A factor was the trees.NTSB CHI02LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Jeffersonville, INThe dual student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain, and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB CHI01LA331Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · Indianapolis, INthe inadequate crew/group coordination and the parking brakes not set by the pilot in command.NTSB CHI01LA328Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Lebanon, INThe unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice, and the bean crop.NTSB CHI01LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Indianapolis, INThe pilot not maintaining the proper ILS glide slope during the approach and the pilot not executing a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the rain/mist.NTSB CHI01LA275Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchuetz Miniplane DSA-1 · Michigan City, INAircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot maneuvering at a low airspeed, the encountered stall/spin, and the recovery from the spin at a low altitude, which resulted in altitude/clearance not being…NTSB CHI01FA257Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Waterloo, INAircraft control not maintained for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI01LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHauck Moffra P-13 · Linden, INthe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain condition encountered during the landing.NTSB CHI01FA256Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Rensselaer, INthe pilot's ostentatious display when he buzzed the farmstead and did not maintain clearance from the barn.NTSB CHI01LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Jeffersonville, INThe airplane was struck by deer during landing roll at night. A factor was the dark night.NTSB CHI01LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcIntosh Steen Skybolt · Lebanon, INThe pilot misjudged his altitude during the landing. A factor was the soybean crop which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI01LA222Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDruine Turbulent D-31 · Lebanon, INThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering during initial climb. Factors to the accident were the improperly serviced propeller that resulted in a pitch setting that was insufficient for normal flight.NTSB CHI01FA204Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · West Lafayette, INThe fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's alcohol impaired decision making. Additional factors were the trees and night.NTSB CHI01LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Munster, INEngine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence.NTSB CHI01LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShanklin RV-6A · Poseyville, INthe premature flare by the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · La Porte, INthe inadequate planned approach by the pilot. Contributing factors were the fuel starvation and tailwind.