NTSB investigations, ID
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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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\" = 'ID' 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" = 'ID' 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 SEA08LA190Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLien Zodiac 601 XL · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the engine experienced a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mixture control arm separating from the fuel metering valve shaft.NTSB SEA08TA188Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the takeoff and the helicopter loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.NTSB SEA08CA183Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft Eng G-164A · Hazelton, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind and failure to attain and maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor.NTSB SEA08CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140A · Lowman, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB SEA08CA168Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSL PZL Mielec · Caldwell, IDThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was a vehicle.NTSB LAX08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182N · Big Creek, IDThe airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX08CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Salmon, IDThe pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain.NTSB SEA08LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude.NTSB LAX08LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Hailey, IDThe loss of directional control while taxiing due to the failure of the right brake.NTSB LAX08CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the runway environment of his private strip clear of obstructions.NTSB LAX08CA205Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLa Moutte Trike · Weizer, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB LAX08CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Elk River, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX08LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing D75N1 · Driggs, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was wind gusts.NTSB LAX08CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway.NTSB LAX08LA193Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Glenn's Ferry, IDFailure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering.NTSB SEA08CA154Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportUetz, Walter Spitfire II · Kamiah, IDThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure maintain the proper descent rate during the last part of his approach to a forced landing in an open hayfield.NTSB SEA08CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHammond MH1 · McCall, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a inadvertent ground loop. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that resulted in a landing tailwind, and rough terrain.NTSB LAX08CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlon A2 · Sandpoint, IDThe airplane struck a deer on the runway while performing touch-and-go landings. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.NTSB LAX08CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the muddy runway condition.NTSB LAX08LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wilder, IDThe loss of engine power as a result of failure of the supercharger. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA08LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft E-55 · Coeur d'Alene, IDLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway surface.NTSB SEA08FA116Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · McCall, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot.NTSB SEA08CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Dixie, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the vegetation during takeoff.NTSB SEA08LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCanup Titan Tornado S · Council, IDThe failure of the tip of the wood propeller due to damage caused by a foreign object.NTSB LAX08LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Genesee, IDThe in-flight failure of the rudder attachment point due to severe corrosion, which made directional control of the airplane not possible during landing.NTSB LAX08CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-8-235 · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB LAX08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F90 · Idaho Falls, IDthe pilot's misjudged distance and airspeed that led to a failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the snow and muddy conditions off the runway.NTSB SEA08CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4 · Jerome, IDThe failure of both pilots to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB SEA08FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Salmon, IDAn in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's failure to remove ice and snow from the airplane prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight preparation/actions, falling snow, and a low ambient temperature.NTSB SEA08LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the slush contaminated runway and the crosswind weather conditions.NTSB SEA08CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206A · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot misjudged the flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB SEA08CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Parma, IDThe student pilot's improper use of the flight controls while performing a hovering autorotation and the flight instructor's excessive remedial action which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX07LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSkykits Savannah ADV · Lava Hot Spring, IDFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB SEA07CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a ditch located between the runway and the taxiway.NTSB SEA07LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Fairfield, IDThe loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA07CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Soda Springs, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions (soft and rough/uneven) and the tailwind weather conditions.NTSB LAX07CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Coeur D'Alene, IDthe instructor's misjudged landing flare.NTSB SEA07LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Nampa, IDThe total loss of engine power due to the carburetor throat becoming obstructed with paint that had pealed off of the induction air inlet channel in an area where paint should not have been applied. Factors include an earthen berm running across the field…NTSB LAX07CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, which led to a long landing, and his delayed application of brakes that resulted in long landing and a runway overrun.NTSB LAX07CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA5A · Elk River, IDThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX07CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFound Aircraft Canada FBA-2C1 · Challis, IDthe pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB SEA07CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 B · Arco, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind condition was a factor.NTSB SEA07TA214Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 214ST · McCall, IDThe pilot's inadequate planned approach that led to settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the external load becoming snagged in the water, and the high density altitude.NTSB SEA07CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArtic S-1B2 · McCall, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The soft terrain condition adjacent to the runway was a factor.NTSB LAX07CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on landing.NTSB LAX07CA229Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Boise, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in an excessive descent rate and a hard landing. Factors in the accident were the student's failure to relinquish the controls, and the CFI's inadequate supervision.NTSB SEA07LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Nampa, IDThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors include a power transmission line between the point were the aircraft lost power and the runway that the pilot was attempting to reach.NTSB SEA07CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to verify that the airplane was refueled, which resulted in a loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA07CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182B · Leadore, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.