NTSB investigations, NC
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA11LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBobo Christopher J Loehle 5151 · Southern Pines, NCThe reported fluttering of the wings in flight and the pilot's subsequent in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11FA001Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Manteo, NCThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper airspeed and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in the airplane touching down too fast on a short, wet runway and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the copilot's…NTSB ERA10CA480Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf 912 · Pleasant Garden, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff during an encounter with a wind gust.NTSB ERA10CA470Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Sport X2 · Winterville, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing during an encounter with a wind gust.NTSB ERA10CA452Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKilishek George T RV-8 · Yadkinville, NCThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10LA504Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Mocksville, NCThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA10CA448Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Edenton, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA10LA423Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Eastover, NCThe uncommanded retraction of the nose gear for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff after the propeller began to contact the ground.NTSB ERA10CA427Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-24 · Erwin, NCThe pilot's excessive use of spoiler on final approach, which resulted in a landing short of the runway.NTSB ERA10LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportW.H. Hunnicutt Hobo · Fletcher, NCA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select an adequate forced landing site.NTSB ERA10LA374Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMulloy Charles Zodiac 601XL · Enochville, NCLoss of engine power due to fuel contamination, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight of the fuel system.NTSB ERA10LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · New Bern, NCInadequate quality control at the fuel servo overhaul facility, which resulted in contamination of the fuel servo and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10FA356Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Chapel Hill, NCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent improper go-around procedure, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a tree.NTSB ERA10LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Mooresville, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper visual glideslope during final approach.NTSB ERA10LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Asheville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain forward airspeed, which resulted in a settling with power encounter.NTSB ERA10CA311Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportDwight Lohr Baby Ace · Carolina Beach, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during initial climb after takeoff.NTSB ERA10LA302Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · Edenton, NCThe flight instructor’s initiation of a simulated single engine scenario at or below the airplane’s minimum single engine control speed, resulting in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to set full…NTSB ERA10LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A330-323 · Charlotte, NCThe Airbus A330 flight crew's failure to maintain clearance from a standing airplane while taxiing.NTSB ERA10CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind resulting in an overrun.NTSB ERA10CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Greenville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB ERA10CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA17 · Louisburg, NCThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine.NTSB ERA10CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMason Aventura II · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA10LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Shelby, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA10CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Roanoke Rapids, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.NTSB ERA10CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiaggio P180 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention looking for traffic and manipulating the secondary trim controls.NTSB ERA10LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Carthage, NCA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Concord, NCA missing right main landing gear aft trunnion mount attachment nut.NTSB DCA10IA015Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing MD · Charlotte, NCThe Captain's failure to initiate a go-around from a Category III approach when satisfactory tracking performance was not maintained below the required altitude resulting in excessive bank angle maneuvers at low altitude. Factors contributing to the incident…NTSB ERA10LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Hatteras, NCThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Durham, NCThe total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA072Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited Coyote · Indian Trail, NCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA10LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Fairview, NCA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB ERA10LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Pleasant Grove, NCThe captain's excessive maneuver in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) alert, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate TCAS training and guidance.NTSB ERA10CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos G-3/ · Sims, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude, resulting in controlled flight into water.NTSB ERA10LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCase Richard L VAN RV-6 · Magnolia, NCThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meterological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight evaluation of the weather.NTSB ERA10LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Whiteville, NCThe pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing during an intentional gear-up landing following multiple mechanical malfunctions. Also causal to the accident was an inoperative landing gear emergency-down valve which had blockage for undetermined…NTSB ERA09FA514Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Flat Rock, NCThe pilot’s attempt to maintain visual flight during instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to advise the controller of the weather conditions…NTSB ERA09LA483Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Sylva, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Rockingham, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out.NTSB ERA09LA454Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPongracz John M Nieuport 1 · Brasstown, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ERA09LA444Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Of Canada/Dehav Div DHC-8-311 · Fayetteville, NCAn in-flight encounter with convective clouds resulting in moderate turbulence and serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB ERA09FA411Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Hayesville, NCFlight into terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ENG09IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3B7 · Charlotte (CLT), NCThe failure of the left hand main landing gear was caused by heat induced cracks resulting from abusive grinding/polishing of the chrome plate that was applied during the last overhaul.NTSB ERA09CA395Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Rutherford, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a go-around which resulted in a stall.NTSB ERA09LA394Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Hertford, NCThe in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA375Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Manteo, NCThe pilot's improper decision to exit the airplane, with the engine operating. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent throttle movement by the passenger.NTSB ERA09LA371Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLayson Stanley B Steen SKY Bolt · High Point, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA356Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChris Mitchell Titan Tornado · Chadbourn, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb following a loss of engine power. The reason for the power loss was not determined.NTSB ERA09IA331Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Elkin, NCA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 piston as a result of a fatigue crack of undetermined origin.