NTSB investigations, WI
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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CHI05LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-9A · Neenah, WIThe pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach to avoid a stall, resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to the terrain.NTSB CHI05FA199Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlasair GS-2 · Wautoma, WIthe abrupt maneuver that was performed while failing to maintain airpeed, resulting in a stall, and uncontrolled impact with the ground without sufficient altitude to recover.NTSB CHI05FA197Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American F-51D · Malone, WIThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control and clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons during a low level maneuver.NTSB CHI05CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSimmons GP-4 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient enough to compensate for the gusty crosswind condition and prevent a stall during the landing flare. A factor associated with the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.NTSB CHI05FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Jackson, WIThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.NTSB CHI05CA184Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHirsch RV-6A · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing factors were the uneven (rough) runway surface and the fence.NTSB CHI05CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Palmyra, WILoss of directional control by the dual student and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CHI05CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Madison, WIThe pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the control lock not being removed and his subsequent inability to control the airplane. The unmarked control lock and the FBO's failure to replace the unmarked control lock were factors in the accident.NTSB CHI05LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Friendship, WIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees and the dark night light condition.NTSB CHI05LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-6 · Sturtevant, WIFailure of the jump plane pilot to maintain clearance from the parachutist descent area/drop zone until assured that all jumpers had landed, and the parachutist's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for the jump plane during all phases of the jump.…NTSB CHI05CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-172M · Madison, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty winds and the soft ground.NTSB CHI05CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Beloit, WIThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with trees.NTSB CHI05FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Lake Michigan, WIThe pilot's inaccurate preflight planning and his delayed en route decision to make a fuel stop, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent ditching.NTSB CHI05LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Wautoma, WIThe inadvertent stall and low airspeed by the pilot-in-command while maneuvering. Additional causes were the low altitude when the stall occurred and excessive takeoff weight by the pilot-in-command.NTSB CHI05LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Waunakee, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the delay in aborting the landing which resulted in the subsequent insufficient airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the night light conditions, the fence, and the pole which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI05FA077Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Milwaukee, WIthe captain's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors include the captain's failure to land at the nearest suitable airport after an in-flight…NTSB CHI05CA075Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Portage, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience flying from the right pilot station and his failure to maintain…NTSB CHI05LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's failure to identify the electrical system failure and to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach. Factors associated with the accident were the electrical system failure, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB CHI05CA052Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Cumberland, WIThe pilot could not maintain altitude or airspeed due to airframe icing as a result of the pilot flying into known adverse weather and failing to comply with the airplane's icing limitation . Factors included the icing conditions and the ice accumulation on…NTSB CHI05FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Herman, WIThe installation of the improper cylinder base packing seals by maintenance personnel resulting in the loss of lubriation and subsequent failure of the number four connecting rod/bearing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees that the airplane…NTSB CHI05CA032Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportOlson Sonex · Oconomowoc, WIThe loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft. An additional cause to the accident was the pilot/builder's failure to verify the dimensions of the shrink-fit crankshaft components prior reassembling the engine. A factor to the accident…NTSB CHI05LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340B · Milwaukee, WIFailure of the ramp employee to maintain clearance to the rotating propeller resulting in inadvertent contact with a propeller blade.NTSB CHI05FA016Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Wautoma, WIThe pilot not maintaining airplane control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a loss of gyros leading to his exceeding the design load limits of the wings. Factors were the clouds, the deteriorated vacuum manifold…NTSB CHI05CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Altoona, WIThe pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to the fuel starvation in the left tank during the flight's descent. A factor was the impacted power line.NTSB CHI04FA290Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95A · Burlington, WIThe improper maintenance of the fuel servo resulting in a loose adjustment nut and subsequent failure of the fuel injection servo which led to a complete loss of power on the right engine. Other causes were the pilot's failure to obtain or maintain minimum…NTSB CHI04LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenny Mariner-MF Boat · Eagle River, WIThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft during flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04LA256Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportClaxton S-12 · Oconomowoc, WIThe loss of engine power due to the seizure of the pistons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The previous damage to the pistons due to earlier seizure occurrences was a factor.NTSB CHI04LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Glastar GS-1 · Hayward, WIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB CHI04FA255Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Park Falls, WIThe flightcrew's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water during approach. The low altitude was a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI04CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Crivitz, WIThe proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot during landing. The road and tailwind were contributing factors.NTSB CHI04LA243Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75 · Wisconsin Rapid, WIThe pilot's improper in-flight decision when he decided to fly at a low altitude over the river and failed to maintain clearance from the power lines. A factor was the wires.NTSB CHI04FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Webster, WIThe high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04FA214Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter France EC130 B4 · Prairie du Sac, WIThe pilot's intentional low-level flight toward the lake and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire on power transmission lines. Contributing factors were the separation of the Fenestron (tail rotor) assembly from the tail boom as a result of…NTSB CHI04FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKnoepflein Lancair Legacy 2000 · Madison, WIA loss of engine power due to high engine temperatures which resulted in a failure of the number three piston, the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known high temperature problems, the pilot's poor inflight planning, and the pilot's failure to…NTSB CHI04CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA4-200 · Oshkosh, WIThe unsuitable rough water conditions encountered during the attempted water takeoff.NTSB CHI04CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStamsta Wittman Tailwind W10 · Waunakee, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush at a low altitude and subsequent hard landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's unsuccessful remedial action to the encountered…NTSB CHI04CA191Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Wausau, WIThe pilot's inability to compensation for the turbulence and wind conditions. Contributing factors were the variable winds and the turbulence.NTSB CHI04CA189Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Merrill, WIThe dual student's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb after takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A contributing factor was that all available runway was not used for takeoff due to the touch-and-go…NTSB CHI04IA178Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Milwaukee, WIThe fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear during landing roll.NTSB CHI04CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182N · Lancaster, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty winds and his improper flare. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.NTSB CHI04LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Green Bay, WIThe loss of engine power after takeoff for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI04CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPeck Vans RV-4 · Palmyra, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall during the go-around. The overload failure of the left main landing gear was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI04CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7235 · Waukesha, WIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the concrete culvert that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI04CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMerkel Acro Sport II · Beloit, WIInaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's continued flight with an inoperable fuel quantity indicator and the wires which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI04LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Manitowoc, WIFailure of the number 4 piston articulating rod resulting in a complete loss of engine power during initial climb. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI04CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Milwaukee, WIThe CFI failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI04LA128Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P-51C · Hager City, WIThe improper installation of the camshaft drive gear assembly which resulted in the retaining nut backing off allowing the drive gear to move up the shaft. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the…NTSB CHI04CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Hartford, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI04CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Genesee Depot, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor RPM during the hover landing and his inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the hard landing.NTSB CHI04LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · New Munster, WIVisual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes.