NTSB investigations, NC
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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 MIA08LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB NYC08CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L-33 Solo · Louisburg, NCThe flight's encounter with an area of no thermal lift. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain with a hidden obstruction.NTSB MIA08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportScottish Bulldog 120 · Cramerton, NCThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.NTSB ENG08IA001IncidentIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-225 · Charlotte, NCThe truck beam fracture initiated by fatigue and stress corrosion cracking from pits that were present on the ID surface of the truck beam, under the protective finishes. Crack propagation occurred by alternating modes of stress corrosion cracking and fatigue…NTSB MIA08CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Edenton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the airplane's inability to climb. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB NYC08LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Roxboro, NCThe pilot’s loss of control during landing.NTSB NYC08CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Wadesboro, NCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA07FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Clayton, NCThe pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver during low altitude cruise flight to avoid obstructions ahead, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain and a building. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather…NTSB NYC07LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrancis SE5A Replica · Hendersonville, NCA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA07CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-24E · Morganton, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning base to final resulting in the left wing contacting the ground.NTSB MIA07CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mooresville, NCThe inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to remove all water contamination from the fuel system.NTSB NYC07LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Vandemere, NCThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the supercharger bearings.NTSB ATL07CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB NYC07CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC07IA194Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · New Bern, NCA failure of the stabilator control cable turnbuckle terminal fitting due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident were the mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, and the aircraft manufacturer's failure to provide adequate information in its maintenance…NTSB MIA07CA122Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B90 · Louisburg, NCThe failure of the jumper to follow procedures.NTSB ATL07CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Coats, NCThe CFI's failure to maintain a visual look out while taxiing resulting in an on ground collision with a hole on the grass runway and collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB NYC07FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Hiddenite, NCCarburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Also causal, was the pilots' failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI07LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarpster Hawk Aero Tandem · Southern Pines, NCThe loss of engine power during cruise due to the piston seizure for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain of the mound that the airplane impacted.NTSB NYC07LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech T-34A · Maxton, NCA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Washington, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of trees.NTSB NYC07CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Smithfield, NCCollapse of the left main landing gear during landing, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in substantial damage during a runway excursion.NTSB NYC07CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Raleigh-Durham, NCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC07FA126Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with several parked airplanes.NTSB MIA07CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Carthage, NCThe delay by the pilot-in-command to recover from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose and left main landing gears.NTSB NYC07CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Asheville, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the visual illusion experienced by the pilot from landing on a long, wide runway.NTSB ATL07FA083Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Asheville, NCThe failure of the directional gyro and attitude indicator due to a vacuum system leak caused by a loose fitting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to execute a partial panel, no-gyro approach.NTSB NYC07LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman S-2B · Cherry Point, NCThe flightcrew's failure to comply with the published emergency procedure following a loss of engine power on the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the failure of a magneto in the right engine.NTSB ATL07LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Whiteville, NCA partial loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the power turbine governor spring, causing a false pneumatic signal to the fuel control and a corresponding reduction in fuel flow.NTSB ATL07LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCulver, Aurther L. Seawind 3000 · Yanceyville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his improper decision to operate in IMC, a low cloud ceiling, and…NTSB ATL07FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Andrews, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a night approach for landing, resulting in an in flight collision with wires and the ground.NTSB ATL07CA061Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarrison Robert J. Longez · Morganton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent inflight collision with trees and the ground.NTSB ATL07CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Ocraacoke, NCThe pilot's improper use of the aileron and rudder controls and inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during a crosswind landing resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB ATL07CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to perform an aborted landing which resulted in an inflight collision with the runway.NTSB NYC07FA052Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ANC07CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Asheville, NCThe pilot's continued VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were fog and low ceilings.NTSB ATL07LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFagan Rans S-6S · Taylorsville, NCThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled decent, collision with the ground, and a post crash fire.NTSB NYC07FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Huntersville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ATL07CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees.NTSB ATL07CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a inadvertent stall.NTSB ATL07FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Statesville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with a low ceiling in instrument flight conditions, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with trees and the ground. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the published…NTSB ATL07FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Rocky Mount, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ATL07LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · New Bern, NCLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the engine, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB ATL07CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna CE-180-A · Statesville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the runway.NTSB ATL07CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCullough J-2 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions and his improper landing flare during an emergency landing after takeoff resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ATL07CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Belhaven, NCThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL06LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Beaufort, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL06CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB NYC06CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Farmingdale, NCAn inadequate annual inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total failure of the elevator cable during flight, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.