NTSB investigations, CA
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\" = 'CA' 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" = 'CA' 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 WPR21LA208Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Hollister, CAThe improper installation of a relief valve spring that was shorter than the standard spring length, which slowed the response of the propeller governor to change the pitch of the blades during climbout, resulting in a partial loss of power.NTSB WPR21LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Ventura, CAThe partial loss of engine power, during cruise flight, due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing to an open field where the airplane nosed over.NTSB WPR21LA199Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHarry Crosby RV-6 · Byron, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff while operating in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStearman 4E · Porterville, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR21LA194Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Lake Arrowhead, CAA total loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel flow manifold valve.NTSB WPR21LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2010 · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s improper flare during a landing attempt in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and impact with the ground.NTSB WPR21LA200Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164C · Glenn, CAThe pilot’s fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport hard landing.NTSB WPR21LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206H · Palm Springs, CAThe Kingair pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB WPR21LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Sacramento, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA188Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · San Bernardino, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent inadequate pitch and airplane control during a go around which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR21LA171Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Twentynine Palms, CAA partial loss of engine power due to inadequate ignition from cracked spark plugs and a failed magneto.NTSB WPR21LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Watsonville, CAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR21LA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR21LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Alturas, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of airplane control and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Lucerne Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering with a tailwind, resulting in the helicopter spinning and colliding with terrain.NTSB DCA21LA096Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Los Angeles, CAthe improper retraction of the main cabin door, which resulted in the flight attendant falling when she opened the door at the destination.NTSB WPR21LA130Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · Laton, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during low-altitude maneuvering.NTSB WPR21LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPhillip B Rolls Pitts 12-EH · Red Bluff, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR21LA126Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 190 · Camarillo, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR21LA123Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAermacchi Impala MB-326M · Edwards, CAThe flight crew’s restricted rudder inputs while in an inverted spin that precluded spin recovery.NTSB WPR21LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150J · Lodi, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue crack in the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod shaft resulting from either preignition or detonation, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Livermore, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of corrosion and rust in the fuel injection servo.NTSB WPR21FA114Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Los Angeles, CAThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 6 exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR21LA111Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46R-350T · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot’s encounter with mountain wave activity with severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing.NTSB WPR21LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDassault FALCON900EX · San Diego, CAThe flight crew’s operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer’s specified weight and balance limitations and with an improper trim setting, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to rotate during the attempted takeoff. Contributing to the…NTSB WPR21LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJabiru SP 250 · Thermal, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB WPR21LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Riverside, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot’s inadequate weather and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR21LA098Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182T · Crescent City, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to the failure of both magneto capacitors.NTSB ENG21LA013IncidentClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767-338 · Ontario, CAThe fatigue fracture and liberation of two airfoils from a low pressure turbine stage 5 nozzle segment that impacted and damaged the downstream low pressure stage 5 blades creating an initial imbalance load in the engine’s low pressure turbine rotor…NTSB WPR21LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB WPR21LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Santa Ynez, CAThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR21LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNavion Navion A · Livermore, CAThe improper installation of the gascolator fuel inlet line and hose clamp connection, which resulted in the total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR21LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · San Diego, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve rocker arm stud.NTSB WPR21LA080Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Palm Springs, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206 · Twentynine Palms, CAThe pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical engine anomaly, and the failure of the No. 2-cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the initial climb and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA071Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCo Z Cozy · Compton, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to an improperly installed sparkplug.NTSB WPR21LA055Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · San Bernardino, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR21FA048Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Los Angeles, CAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle control hardware during recent maintenance, which resulted in its disconnection and a subsequent loss of engine power on approach for landing.NTSB WPR21LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fallbrook, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.NTSB WPR21FA044Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA38 · Grass Valley, CAA total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB WPR21LA040Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASW20C · Clayton, CAThe failure of both pilots of each glider to see an avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.NTSB WPR21LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRonald A Gawer RV-12 · Byron, CAThe total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.NTSB WPR21LA039Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAgusta A109 · Los Angeles, CAThe loss of tail rotor control due to the separation of the tail rotor duplex bearing ring nut from the thrust sleeve, which resulted in the loss of helicopter control.NTSB WPR21LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-3 · El Monte, CAA loss of directional control during the landing roll due to an undetermined failure of the tailwheel assembly.NTSB WPR21LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR21LA019Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGlasair III · Hayward, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the fuel filter.NTSB WPR21LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Bishop, CAA loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRalph C Kimball Sea Rey · Parker Dam, CAThe inadvertent encounter with water wake during the takeoff sequence that degraded the airplane’s airspeed and resulted in the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.NTSB WPR21LA003Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revo · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB WPR20LA319Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions.