NTSB investigations, LA
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\" = 'LA' 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" = 'LA' 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 FTW00LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G164B · Natchitoches, LAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW00LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pioneer, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations.NTSB FTW00LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401B · Thibodaux, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare on the windscreen.NTSB FTW00LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cocodrie, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the platform's safety fence during takeoff.NTSB FTW00LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B2 · Patterson, LAthe failure of the tail rotor spider bearing, the pilot's failure to follow the proper emergency procedures as stated in the helicopter's checklist by not performing a run-on landing, and the inadvertent deactivation of the hydraulic system.NTSB FTW00LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Mielec M-18A · Kilbourne, LAThe corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight.NTSB FTW00LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Oak Grove, LAThe failure of a spur gear from the torque sensor gear assembly resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was the muddy terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Rayville, LAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the dark night light condition.NTSB FTW00LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lake Charles, LAThe failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's poor preflight planning, failure to lean the mixture in accordance with the POH, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Rayville, LAThe loss of engine power due to a crack in the #6 cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's inadvertent starting of the engine. Factors were the pilot's failure to set the mixture control to the off position, and the intermittent short in the starter switch.NTSB FTW00LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Springhill, LAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.NTSB FTW00FA035Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · New Orleans, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the dusk light condition.NTSB FTW00LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Lafayette, LAThe partial blockage of oil within the engine's oil galley resulting in a total power loss. Contributing factors were the failure of the #1 connecting rod, the failure of the pilot to achieve the proper touchdown point during the forced landing, the tailwind…NTSB FTW00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Bogalusa, LAThe total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB FTW00LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pineville, LAThe student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach resulting in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB FTW00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206A · Jeanerette, LAThe total loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while clearing a ditch during a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the ditch.NTSB FTW99FA262Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Franklinton, LAThe pilot's inadvertent stall while attempting to clear trees during a go-around. Factors were the pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance and speed during the precautionary landing and the partial loss of engine power due to a perforated piston.NTSB FTW99LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Jeanerette, LAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway on landing roll. A factor was the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB FTW99LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Zachary, LAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel and his disorientation. Factors were the dusk light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99FA212Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStanton Pitts S-1S · Coushatta, LAThe pilot's poor in-flight decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude and slow airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB FTW99LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Bastrop, LAThe failure of the refueling truck's filter to separate water resulting in the water contamination in the helicopter's fuel system and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Gheens, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of a blocked fuel vent. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Iowa, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops being sprayed. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB FTW99LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Theriot, LAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a contaminated fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot's performance of an abrupt maneuver immediately after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW99LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3H4 · Lafayette, LAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into an adverse weather condition. A factor was the turbulence.NTSB FTW99LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Basile, LAThe separation of the right wing forward spar lower attachment fitting due to a fatigue fracture, which emanated from corrosion as a result of maintenance not being performed.NTSB FTW99LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · New Iberia, LAThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop.NTSB FTW99LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Venice, LAThe pilot's improper touchdown procedure, resulting in a main rotor blade contacting the tailboom. Factors were the soft and wet terrain conditions, and the loss of engine power due to the spiral fatigue failure of the gas generator turbine shafting due to…NTSB FTW99LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Slidell, LAThe student pilot's delayed landing flare and her subsequent improper recovery technique following the bounced landing.NTSB FTW99LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavis/Cleaver Renegade 2 · Port Allen, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Franklinton, LALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Jennings, LAThe pilot's inadvertent stall during the departure turn to downwind. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB FTW99LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Homer, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of fuel moving away from the fuel supply outlets. Factors were the low fuel level and the turbulence.NTSB FTW99LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach airspeed which resulted in a excessive descent rate and hard landing and the pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB FTW99LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB FTW99FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Marksville, LAThe pilot's failure to visually identify the hazardous condition of the runway. Factors were the dusk light condition and the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAMs.NTSB FTW99LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Braithwaite, LAThe pilot's inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the insufficient altitude for recovery.NTSB FTW99LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · New Iberia, LAThe mechanic's failure to properly torque the connecting rod's bolt and nut during engine overhaul. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Bunkie, LAThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the water during the turnaround maneuver. A factor was the haze over the river.NTSB FTW99LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Monroe, LAThe pilot's spatial disorientation which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were fog, low ceilings, and dark night conditions.NTSB FTW99LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Farmerville, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the pilot's failure to verify the refueling of the airplane and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Newellton, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an inadvertent entry into adverse weather conditions. A related factor was the fog.NTSB FTW99LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Venice, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during high speed step-taxi. A factor was the swell left by the boat.NTSB FTW98LA347Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayes, LAThe forced landing for undetermined reasons. A factor was no suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98FA338Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Leesville, LAThe pilot's failure to establish a climb during a night go-around. Factors were the lack of visual cues available to the pilot and the dark night illumination.NTSB FTW98LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Shreveport, LAThe collapsed nose gear as a result of failure of the nose gear locking mechanism.