NTSB investigations, NJ
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\" = 'NJ' 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" = 'NJ' 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 NYC98LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Ocean City, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude. Factors in the accident were the rain and fog.NTSB IAD98LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lincoln Park, NJthe pilot's improper flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent encounter with terrain.NTSB NYC98LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12D · Farmingdale, NJThe certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC98LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-29 · Williamstown, NJThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed.NTSB NYC98FA009Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Morganville, NJThe inadequate maintenance by the flying club and maintenance facility, which resulted in a takeoff with a partially blocked fuel injector nozzle and the failure of the landing gear to retract after takeoff. This resulted in the pilot's diverted attention and…NTSB NYC97FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Baptistown, NJfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reason(s), while operating it at low altitude.NTSB NYC97FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337B · Warren Township, NJthe pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons and the subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB DCA97MA055Accident · Minor injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Newark, NJThe captain's overcontrol of the airplane during the landing and his failure to execute a go-around from a destabilized flare. Contributing to the accident was the captain's concern with touching down early to ensure adequate stopping distance.NTSB IAD97LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ocean City, NJInadequate compensation for the crosswind, and failure to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC97LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-200 · Sussex, NJthe pilot's improper management of the fuel supply. A related factor was the inoperative low fuel quantity light for the rear tank.NTSB NYC97LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Manville, NJThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB NYC97LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Jersey City, NJThe pilot's mismangement of the fuel supply, by which he failed to switched fuel tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC97FA144Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Seaside Heights, NJfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above water, while maneuvering over the ocean during a dark moonless night. Related factors were: darkness, the pilot's probable illusion of altitude, spatial disorientation, and lack of…NTSB NYC97LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing.NTSB NYC97LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Medford, NJAn inflight engine fire of undetermined origin.NTSB IAD97LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Pedrictown, NJThe pilot's improper flare.NTSB NYC97LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Old Bridge, NJLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC97LA124Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hammonton, NJA loss of engine power due to a partially blocked engine muffler.NTSB NYC97FA098Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-300 · Newark, NJThe improper landing flare by the co-pilot and the inadequate supervision of the flight by the pilot-in-command. Other related factors were the gusty crosswind, windshear, and the lack of familiarity with the airplane by both pilots.NTSB NYC97LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280-C · Clarksburg, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the hangar.NTSB NYC97LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Morristown, NJThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision which allowed the student to solo at night with less than one hour of night instruction with a known inoperative landing and taxi light. A Factor was the student pilot's spatial disorientation which resulted in…NTSB NYC97LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Belmar, NJThe student pilot's improper decision to taxi off the runway into sand after the nose gear collapsed. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's improper flare.NTSB NYC97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lincoln Park, NJthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed nose gear, loss of directional control, and subsequent nose over.NTSB NYC97LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Lumberton, NJThe pilot's delay in initiating remedial action to arrest an excessive descent rate during a go-around. A crosswind condition was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC97LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Vincentown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an on ground loss of control. A contributing factor was a crosswind.NTSB NYC97LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-320-232 · Newark, NJan encounter with unforecasted turbulence, during cruise flight, which resulted in serious injury to the flight attendant.NTSB IAD97LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker F-27 · Atlantic City, NJFailure of the driver of the van to set the parking brake before exiting the van.NTSB NYC97LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance due to his diverted attention in attempting to re-illuminate the runway lights, which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree.NTSB NYC97LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Pittstown, NJthe pilot's placing the fuel selector in the improper position causing fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. The loss of engine power resulted in a forced landing on the runway during an aborted landing.NTSB IAD97IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Newark, NJfatigue fracture of the upper lock link, which led to the collapse of the nose gear during landing.NTSB NYC97LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Caldwell, NJThe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack.NTSB NYC97LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marlboro, NJthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to perform a go-around.NTSB NYC97LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Linden, NJthe pilot allowing the rotor RPM to decay and his failure to take remedial action in time to recover the autorotation.NTSB IAD97LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Manville, NJThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and his failure to retract the flaps in increments.NTSB NYC97LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportParker Mustang · Port Norris, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB NYC97FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK-18T · Berlin, NJan inadequate preflight by unknown person(s), sometime before the flight, by failing to avoid a hydraulic lock (from oil seepage) in the #5 cylinder, which resulted in a bent connecting rod, subsequent failure of the #5 piston, and loss of engine power. Also…NTSB NYC96LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Deal, NJthe pilot's improper decision/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB NYC96LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Closter, NJThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, followed by the airplane striking a tree during a forced landing.NTSB NYC96FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Frankford Twnsp, NJthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not obtaining a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatial disoriented.…NTSB NYC96LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude during a low altitude maneuver.NTSB NYC96LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco D-16A · Hainesport, NJthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and inadequate management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC96LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-250 · Hamilton Twp, NJA complete loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance that contributed to a loose fuel line fitting, a fuel leak and subsequent fuel starvation. The uneven terrain was a factor.NTSB NYC96LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Alexandria, NJfailure of the commercial pilot to ensure that directional control was maintained during takeoff, which led to a ground swerve and collision with a fence.NTSB NYC96FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sea Bright, NJthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with water. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's…NTSB NYC96LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · West Milford, NJthe pilot's failure in attaining the proper touchdown point, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing).NTSB NYC96FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Farmingdale, NJthe pilot's improper handling of the airplane during a banner pickup maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the ground. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB NYC96LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fairfield, NJthe pilot's improper aborted takeoff by extending full flaps which resulted in a porpoise. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the runway and the nose gear collapsed.NTSB NYC96LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Rockaway, NJThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his inadequate preflight of the aircraft and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.NTSB NYC96LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-332L · Lakewood, NJa number two system module hydraulic oil leak, which was ignited by an undetermined source and resulted in a hydraulic fluid fire.NTSB NYC96LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenwood Lake, NJfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during the approach/go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.