NTSB investigations, AR
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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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Query with SQL
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\" = 'AR' 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" = 'AR' 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 FTW02LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5 · Greers Ferry, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the probability of carburetor ice.NTSB FTW02LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Aubrey, ARThe failure of a compressor turbine blade(s) for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW02LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 402 · Hughes, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the malfunction of the tail wheel locking mechanism and the high vegetation along the sides of the airstrip.NTSB FTW02LA151Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNolan RV-4 · Jonesboro, ARThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW02LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Tuckerman, ARThe pilot's operation of the airplane with a known equipment deficiency, which resulted in fuel leakage and a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factors was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Gillett, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. A contributing factor was the high vegetation.NTSB FTW02LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Conway, ARThe pilot's failure to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point on the runway and his delayed decision to initiate a go-around over high obstacles.NTSB FTW02LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Palestine, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB FTW02LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Wynne, ARThe inadequate supervision by the flight instructor of the pilot who was receiving instruction resulting in the excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. A factor was the gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB FTW02LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Forrest City, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a light pole and power lines during an aerial application flight.NTSB FTW02FA095Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Marianna, ARThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering. Factors were, the low cloud and mist weather conditions, and the dark night light conditions.NTSB FTW02LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Melbourne, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control as a result of becoming incapacitated due to a stroke while taxiing for takeoff.NTSB FTW02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Camden, ARThe inadvertent stall as the result of the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of the approach flaps setting for the landing.NTSB FTW02LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Berryville, ARthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the sunglare.NTSB FTW02FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210-M · Monticello, ARThe separation of the #2 connecting rod and subsequent catastrophic failure of the engine. A factor was the in-flight collision with a vehicle while maneuvering to a emergency landing area.NTSB FTW02LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Wilton, ARthe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point and his excessive approach speed during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW01LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Odom, ARthe pilot's failure to follow the proper procedures for hand-propping an airplane.NTSB FTW01LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Dover, ARthe pilot's delay in aborting the landing.NTSB FTW01LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Fort Smith, ARthe overload fracture of the left main landing gear actuator which resulted in the loss of all hydraulic fluid and led to a wheels up landing.NTSB FTW01LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18 · Dumas, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtis-Travel Air 4000 · Morrilton, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane, and the rough/uneven runway.NTSB FTW01FA171Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · De Queen, ARthe pilot's VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time.NTSB FTW01LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Springdale, ARthe instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW01LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Newport, ARthe loss of control during takeoff initial climb as a result of encountering wake turbulence due to the pilot's failure to recognize the hazard and delay the takeoff.NTSB FTW01LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Marvell, ARthe improper decision of the driver of the vehicle(ATV) to enter an active airstrip.NTSB FTW01LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Springdale, ARthe loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW01LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hot Springs, ARthe student pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees during the aborted landing.NTSB FTW01LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Oil Trough, ARthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA136Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Powhatan, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering after takeoff.NTSB FTW01LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoykin B J B8M · Clarksville, ARthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loose control stick on takeoff, rendering the aircraft uncontrollable.NTSB FTW01LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · N. Little Rock, ARthe pilot's delayed go-around on landing.NTSB FTW01LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Roe, ARthe inadvertent stall by the pilot while maneuvering at low altitude. A contributory factor was the tailwind.NTSB FTW01FA095Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 190 · Lurton, ARthe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the ensuing loss of aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributory factors were the haze and fog weather conditions.NTSB FTW01LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Brinkley, ARthe pilot's poor inflight planning and decision making which resulted in his executing a precautionary landing in a soft field. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.NTSB FTW01LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pine Bluff, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing on a gravel road. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat and the loose gravel.NTSB FTW01LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Little Rock, ARthe failure of the right main landing gear actuator.NTSB FTW01LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Almyra, ARthe loss of engine power due to the crankshaft idler gear's loose lower retaining screw, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft idler gear's upper retaining screw.NTSB FTW01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Nashville, ARThe pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Mielec M-18A · Jacksonville, ARthe corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight. A factor was the failure of the operator to perform the recommended wing attachment fitting inspection.NTSB FTW00LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Mountain Home, ARThe failure of the landing gear to extend due to the empty hydraulic reservoir.NTSB FTW00LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca BL7-AC · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the wind gusts.NTSB FTW00LA246Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Eudora, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering.NTSB FTW00LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Helena, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the sun glare.NTSB FTW00LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Pettigrew, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing.NTSB FTW00LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Calico Rock, ARthe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control during the landing roll due to the airplane hydroplaning on the wet runway.NTSB FTW00LA214Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurton/Boyton Celerity · Horseshoe Bend, ARThe loss of control while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW00LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Decatur, ARThe inadvertent stall while maneuvering to avoid obstructions during a forced landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the propeller blades striking the runway.NTSB FTW00LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Pine Bluff, ARthe pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB FTW00LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Helena, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.NTSB FTW00LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Marmaduke, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.