NTSB investigations, OK
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\" = 'OK' 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" = 'OK' 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 FTW02LA125Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoward Harder Skybolt · Claremore, OKThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain for undetermined reasons while conducting aerobatic maneuvers. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot.NTSB FTW02LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Norman, OKMaintenance personnel's improper clamp installation on the mixture control cable, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB FTW02IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Tulsa, OKThe failure of the horizontal stabilizer control system for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW02LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Tulsa, OKthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Pond Creek, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to falling asleep while performing pipeline patrol activities.NTSB FTW02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ardmore, OKthe instructor pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A contributing factor to the accident was the instructor pilot's fatigued condition due to lack of sleep.NTSB FTW02LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Duncan, OKThe pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the below approach/landing minimum weather, the dark night conditions, and the inoperative REIL's.NTSB FTW02LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Ardmore, OKthe flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable area for practicing a full touchdown autorotation, which resulted in a nose over. A contributing factor was the soft ground.NTSB FTW02LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-50 · Altus, OKThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the ditch.NTSB FTW02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bethany, OKthe mechanic's failure to properly lock the exhaust valve's clearance adjusting screw locknut, which resulted in a loose nut, disabling of the exhaust valve pushrod, and a partial loss of engine power while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the…NTSB FTW02LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Chickasha, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Miami, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW01LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn Greenlee X-Aircamper · Healdton, OKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach to land. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for…NTSB FTW01LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ardmore, OKthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll.NTSB FTW01LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Tulsa, OKthe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kingston, OKthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which required his evasive maneuver and resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW01FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · McAlester, OKthe inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command.NTSB FTW01LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommander 114-B · Okmulgee, OKthe failure of the #6 cylinder's connecting rod, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pryor, OKthe failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.NTSB FTW01LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Tulsa, OKthe dual student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the hangar while taxing.NTSB FTW01LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKirchner Pietenpol Aircamper · Tulsa, OKthe pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the engine overheating due a stuck oil cooler thermostat valve, which resulted in a loss of power.NTSB FTW01LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Washington, OKthe in-flight fire for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01TA084Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Antlers, OKfuel exhaustion in cruise flight due to the pilot's delay in refueling. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Ardmore, OKthe loss of tail rotor control during maneuvering resultant from the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft coupling due to a stripped thread which allowed the grease lubricating the shaft to leak out. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced…NTSB FTW01LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Lawton, OKthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW01LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oklahoma City, OKthe loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tuttle, OKfuel exhaustion due to a loose fuel cap as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OKthe pilot's delay in switching the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation in cruise flight.NTSB FTW01FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Platter, OKthe failure of both pilots to maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a mid-air collision over a lake. A contributing factor to the accident was the sun glare from the setting sun.NTSB FTW01LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bristow, OKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane striking a snow bank during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the crosswind weather condition.NTSB FTW01LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tulsa, OKthe certified flight instructor's (CFI) failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB FTW01FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Norman, OKthe pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure and his continued descent below the prescribed minimum descent altitude (MDA). Contributory factors were the pilot's physical impairment from drugs, the low ceiling, fog, and dark night light…NTSB FTW01LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Antlers, OKthe loss of engine power resulting from carburetor icing conditions.NTSB FTW01FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Stillwater, OKthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing an instrument approach. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, dark night light condition, the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions, and his lack of an…NTSB FTW01FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Tulsa, OKthe instructor pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed during a single-engine go-around, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane. Contributory factors were the engine fire, the pilot's failure to follow the…NTSB FTW01FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Oklahoma City, OKthe pilot's loss of control of the aircraft during initial/takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the night conditions, low ceilings, and the pilot's lack of flight experience in actual instrument meteorological conditions at night.NTSB FTW00LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Wagoner, OKThe loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Owasso, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Erick, OKthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE58 · Bethany, OKthe fire, which ignited in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons while taxiing.NTSB FTW00LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Guthrie, OKThe partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00FA236Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Collinsville, OKthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain.NTSB FTW00LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8 · Tulsa, OKThe passenger's failure to comply with the briefing administered by the pilot. Factors were the passenger's physical impairment due to an injury sustained during the initial ground impact and the high wind condition.NTSB FTW00LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Shawnee, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB FTW00LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRomero SEA REY · Tulsa, OKThe loss of control by the pilot due to incapacitation for unknown reasons.NTSB FTW00LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Kingfisher, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the downdraft weather condition.NTSB FTW00LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBushby Midget Mustang · Tulsa, OKThe in-flight separation of the propeller spinner. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.NTSB FTW00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Talihina, OKthe partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from incorrect adjustment of the fuel injector system by maintenance personnel.NTSB FTW00LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Clinton, OKThe pilot's improper setting of the cockpit fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tulsa, OKthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.