NTSB investigations, PA
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 NYC05FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Coatesville, PAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action during an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. A factor was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation to one engine, and its subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC05CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Lancaster, PAThe pilot's loss of lateral control while attempting to transition to a hover from the ground. A factor was the bright sunlight conditions.NTSB NYC05LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Smoketown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.NTSB NYC05LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Philadelphia, PAThe failure of the ground controller to coordinate the runway crossing of a maintenance tug, with the local controller, which resulted in a ground collision with an MU-2 airplane during it's takeoff roll.NTSB IAD05LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with known deficiencies in equipment. Also causal was the failure of the right main landing gear due to overstress cracking.NTSB IAD05CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · York, PAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his decision to depart from a rain-soaked runway with strong quartering tailwinds, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence during the aborted takeoff.NTSB NYC05LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Philadelphia, PAThe flightcrew's misjudged clearance from a parked airport vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the vehicle operator's improper decision to park within a taxiway safety area.NTSB IAD05LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Freedom, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB NYC05CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lehighton, PAThe pilot inadequate flare, and failure to recover from a bounced landing.NTSB IAD05LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Pittsburgh, PAThe delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.NTSB NYC04FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Avondale, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB IAD04CA045Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-90 · Dover, PAThe pilot's failure to arrest an excessive descent rate prior to ground contact, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the relatively high winds (for balloon flight.)NTSB NYC04LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Pittsfield, PAImproper installation of the tailwheel assembly and the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB NYC04LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Philadelphia, PAThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of RV-6A and his failure to maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Piper.NTSB NYC04CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Wilkes-Barre, PAThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and the partial failure of the airplane's transceiver, as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC04LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Phillipsburg, PAA loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC04FA179Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Exton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting a residence. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.NTSB IAD04FA033Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's decision to add power, in an attempt to abort the landing after the airplane had veered off the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after the landing.NTSB NYC04LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Erwinna, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to follow the go-around procedure which resulted in a stall.NTSB NYC04LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Quarryville, PAImproper maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a total electrical failure during cruise flight in IMC, and a subsequent precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.NTSB NYC04LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Pottstown, PAThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB IAD04LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wellsboro, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC04CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStearman 4E · Loganton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. A factor was uneven terrain.NTSB NYC04FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Kutztown, PAThe towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees.NTSB NYC04CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · New Castle, PAThe pilot's failure to use all available takeoff area and his delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB IAD04LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMasak Scimitar · Alexandria, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the turbulent wind conditions.NTSB NYC04CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC04IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier DO-328-100 · Allentown, PAThe opening of the main cabin door after takeoff, for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC04LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Taylor, PAThe failure of the number 2 connecting rod, after a main bearing shift, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.NTSB NYC04LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Factoryville, PAAn encounter with a deer, as reported by the pilot. A factor in this accident was the muddy grass off the left side of the runway.NTSB NYC04CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Perkasie, PAThe pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB NYC04CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Zelienople, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB IAD04LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Media, PAA lack of previous lubrication to the tail rotor drive shaft forward fitting teeth, which resulted in their gradual wear, the eventual slippage of the shaft, and the subsequent loss of tailrotor thrust and forced landing.NTSB NYC04FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Corry, PAThe loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lost of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid trees during a forced landing at night. Factors related to the accident were a rough running engine and the pilot's…NTSB IAD04CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Titusville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.NTSB IAD04LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Pittsburgh, PAThe owner/pilot-mechanic's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue fracture to the left main landing gear saddle.NTSB NYC04LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Collegeville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach to the runway. Factors in the accident were the dark night and snowbank.NTSB NYC04LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340A · Pittsburgh, PAThe failure of the baggage cart E-hitch pin, which resulted in the baggage cart separating from its tug, and subsequently impacting a parked airplane.NTSB NYC04LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Bradford, PAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during approach.NTSB IAD04LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44 · Prospect, PAThe flight instructor's improper in-flight decision, which included an inappropriate altitude selection for intentional single engine operation. Factors were the inability of the flight instructor to restart the right engine for undetermined reasons, and the…NTSB IAD04CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-55 · E. Stroudsburg, PAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB NYC04LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Butler, PAThe student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB NYC04LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Reading, PAThe pilot's improper decision to not apply de-icing fluid to the wings prior to takeoff, which resulted in snow/ice contamination on the of the wings, a stall mush, and a forced landing in an open field.NTSB NYC04LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Kutztown, PAThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground.NTSB NYC04LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Tunkhannock, PAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an overrun.NTSB NYC04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Bellefonte, PAA total loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWells Pitts S1S · Duncannon, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were the gusting cross winds.NTSB NYC03CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Lemont Furnace, PAThe pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's inadequate flare during the initial touchdown.NTSB IAD03FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend below the published minimum descent altitude while executing a non-precision approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with trees. A factor was the fog.NTSB NYC03FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Pleasantville, PAThe pilot's improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain published altitudes, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was his impairment due to prescription medication.