NTSB investigations, MN
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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CHI04LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Waubun, MNThe pilot's failure to get the proper rest prior to the night cross country flight and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Contributing factors to the accident were fatigue as a result of inadequate sleep, conditions conducive to fatigue, and night.NTSB CHI04FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Rochester, MNThe loss of control due to the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB CHI04CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Rush City, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which led to his loss of aircraft control. Factors were the wind gusts, the ditch, and the fence.NTSB CHI04CA169Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Mankato, MNThe pilot's improper decision to initiate the flight given the crosswind wind condition. Additional causes were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. The crosswind and the runway light…NTSB CHI04CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hutchinson, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the low altitude turn after takeoff. A factor to the accident was the low altitude and the swampy terrain condition.NTSB CHI04CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Forest Lake, MNThe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resultied in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light conditions and the water on which the forced landing was made.NTSB CHI04FA133Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Owatonna, MNThe altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CHI04CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · South St. Paul, MNThe total loss of engine power during takeoff climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to follow the aircraft's checklist and leaving the fuel selector in the OFF positon.NTSB CHI04LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Winsted, MNThe failure of the main rotor drive belts for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the autorotation.NTSB CHI04LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot's failure maintain climb and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during initial climb out after takeoff. The aircraft's low altitude, high gusty winds and low level turbulence were contributing factors.NTSB CHI04CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Rochester, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing. Contributing factors were the aircraft's low altitude and the pilot's limited flight experience.NTSB CHI04CA110Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Shakopee, MNThe dual student's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hovering flight and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in order to prevent a loss of control. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's lack of dual instruction…NTSB CHI04CA108Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot not verifying the position of the fuel selector prior to the takeoff, resulting in the loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Factors to the accident were the power pole and the trees.NTSB CHI04CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Hastings, MNThe pilot not verifying the fuel selector valve's position during the preflight leading to the fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power during the flight's initial climb.NTSB CHI04LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 Ercoupe · Hawley, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the fence post.NTSB CHI04LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Sunburg, MNThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to land off-airport. A factor to the accident was the snow covered ditch.NTSB CHI04LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Minneapolis, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Baudette, MNThe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, low ceiling, low altitude, and the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI04LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · St. Paul, MNThe failure of the worm drive bearing that resulted in the failure of the landing gear extension/retraction gearbox, which ultimately resulted in the extension of the landing gear not being possible. A factor to the accident was the airport sign that the…NTSB CHI04LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania Saab 340B · Minneapolis, MNThe in-flight collision with geese during approach. The contributing factor was the bright night conditionsNTSB CHI04CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportShapowal Rotorway Exec 90 · Cushing, MNSelection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot due to the static wire across the approach path. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation, the static wire and the low light (dusk) conditions.NTSB CHI04LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Evansville, MNThe pilot's misjudgment of clearance from the surface of the lake during the aerial application pass. The low altitude operation, glassy water, and his visual perception were contributing factors.NTSB CHI04LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Cromwell, MNThe altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot while performing aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing factors were the planning/decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude.NTSB CHI03LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Pine River, MNAn inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the fuel management computer installed in the…NTSB CHI03LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · St. Paul, MNThe pilot in command performing an improper flare.NTSB CHI03FA296Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Grand Marais, MNThe continued descent below minimum descent altitude and the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during approach to the airport. The low ceiling was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI03FA284Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lake Elmo, MNBoth pilots failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft.NTSB CHI03LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Hammond, MNThe pilot exceeded the design limits of the wings when he pulled out of an inadvertent spiral after he lost control of the airplane while operating in IMC conditions. Additional factors included the pilot's flight from VMC to IMC conditions, the turbulence in…NTSB CHI03LA269Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHolden Pulsar · Willmar, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB CHI03LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Slayton, MNThe excessive descent rate during the balloon's landing by the student pilot.NTSB CHI03FA246Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Clarkfield, MNThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain and his continued VFR flight into IMC during cruise flight. A factor was the low ceilings.NTSB CHI03LA242Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTeratorn · Elbow Lake, MNThe pilot's intentional flight into known fog and failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. A factor was the fog, and the low altitude flight.NTSB CHI03LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Stephen, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission line and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors to the accident were the power lines and the low altitude the pilot was flying at.NTSB CHI03LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Red Wing, MNThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03FA219Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Jackson, MNThe pilot's intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.NTSB CHI03LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Isle, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional factors.NTSB CHI03LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Staples, MNThe fatigue fracture of the oil jet flange resulting in a total engine failure during the aerial application.NTSB CHI03LA213Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAllenberg Swick BC 12-D · Winsted, MNThe inadequate aircraft preflight by both pilots of the closed main fuel valve which led to fuel starvation of the engine. Additional causes were the lack of recent experience in the accident airplane and the inadvertent stall by both pilots after a loss of…NTSB CHI03LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Cleveland, MNThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and low altitude flight when he failed to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wire. A factor contributing to the accident was the transmission wire.NTSB CHI03LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDebay Dragonfly Mark II · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known deficiency with regard to an improper carburetor calibration that led to the loss of engine power. The improperly calibrated carburetor and the trees were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Eveleth, MNThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in an overrun. Factors were the ditch embankment, and the tailwind component.NTSB CHI03LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Baxter, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Factors contributing to this accident were the helicopter's low airspeed, low altitude, the crosswind, and the trees.NTSB CHI03LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Anoka, MNThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience, and the runway sign.NTSB CHI03LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-77A · Cottage Grove, MNThe inadequate touchdown by the pilot.NTSB CHI03LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLongjev RV-6A · Backus, MNThe pilot's inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI03LA117Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Rans S-7 · Baudette, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude maneuver by the student pilot.NTSB CHI03LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Benson, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI03LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Lino Lakes, MNThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control while manuevering.NTSB CHI03LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Owatonna, MNThe pilots loss of directional control on landing and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the airport lights, and the ditch.NTSB CHI03LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Raymond, MNThe altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The power lines and the pilot's maneuvering at low altitude were contributing factors.