NTSB investigations, 1997
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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.
Cases, newest first
Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1997 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1997 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 ATL97FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6-SNJ5 · Camden, SCThe pilot's failure to take remedial action after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, leading to a spin. Factors were the pilot's use of unapproved medication, and the FAA's inadequate certification and standards for airman.NTSB ANC97FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander AC-500A · Ketchikan, AKThe rupture of the right engine fuel supply line as a result of inadequate inspection by the pilot/mechanic, and the pilot's excessive pull up which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane. Factors were the improper emergency procedures…NTSB LAX97LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Gulf Of Ca (Pacific Ocean)The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX97LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Yucca Valley, CAthe driver's failure to see the posted sign and yield to the landing aircraft.NTSB IAD97LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe LL-8-F · Carrollton, OHThe pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL97WA145Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188B · Trinidad, WNNTSB LAX97LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBingelis Falco F.8L · Watsonville, CAthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, leading to a landing undershoot.NTSB FTW97LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Saguache, CO**This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced…NTSB ANC97LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule ML-4-220C · Aniak, AKThe inadvertent swerve during landing on calm water. A factor was the pilot's lack of certification in single engine seaplanes.NTSB FTW97LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Saratoga, WYThe pilot's failure to consult airplane performance data based upon the weather conditions that prevailed. Factors were terrain induced turbulence and high density altitude.NTSB CHI97LA278Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Larimore, NDthe pilot delaying the swath run turnaround maneuver at the end of the field boundary, and his failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the high tension wires. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness regarding the time to begin the swath run…NTSB ANC97LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kotzebue, AKThe collapse/deflation of the right main tire when the tire slipped on the tire wheel rim which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear due to overload.NTSB SEA97FA202Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · Seattle, WAfatigue failure of the nose landing gear upper lock link, due in part to reduced strength after the manufacturing process was changed from forged to machined plate stock; and inadequate non-destructive inspection process for testing the link.NTSB DCA98WA006Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationde Havilland DHC-2 · Spa Belgium, BelgiumNTSB ATL97LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 31 · Aberdeen, MSThe flightcrew's failure to extend the landing gear.NTSB ANC97LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Yakutat, AKA partial blockage of the main fuel supply line to the engine, caused by improper manufacture of the fuel line by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB ANC97LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · King Salmon, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the sand bar and the pilot's failure to use all available waterway for the takeoff.NTSB ANC97LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Mcgrath, AKthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in overload failure of the nose gear and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives by neglecting to…NTSB SEA97FA201Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a climbing turn at low altitude, resulting in a stall and impact with terrain. A factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum takeoff gross weight limitation.NTSB FTW97LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Marksville, LAThe pilot's inadvertent stall during a turn to reverse direction during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's chronic fatigue as result of cumulative long workdays.NTSB FTW97LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Zavalla, TXthe pilot's improper planning/decision, becoming lost/disoriented during the flight, and selection of unsuitable terrain for an emergency/precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the hazy weather condition, and rough terrain in the…NTSB CHI97LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Monona, IAthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and subsequently, his not being able to attain remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain. A related factor was the downdraft.NTSB CHI97LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Castlewood, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees.NTSB CHI97LA275Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBucker Flugzeugbau Jungmann · Blakesburg, IALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL97LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot's excessive airspeed, and improper touch down point during landing, that resulted in the runway end overun. Factors were the wet runway surface, and the embankment at the end of the runway.NTSB ANC97LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Paxson, AKThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a takeoff in carburetor icing conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies (a disabled stall warning horn), an inadvertent stall,…NTSB SEA97LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Elk City, IDA horse and children wandered onto the airstrip.NTSB NYC97LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt AX-10 · Akron, PAfailure of a passenger to hang onto the ropes, as directed; which allowed another passenger to be struck as the basket tipped over, broking her arm. A related factor was the wind, which was strong enough to tip the basket, while the envelope was deflating.NTSB NYC97LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Fredericksburg, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX97LA309Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Imperial, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and to arrest porpoising after an improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the misjudging of distance and speed during a downwind landing.NTSB LAX97LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a right slip, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB IAD97LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech Musketeer 23 · Wauseon, OHThe pilot's fuel mismanagement by his failure to switch fuel tank positions, which resulted in the fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB IAD97LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gardiner, NYThe pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. A related factor is the pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude.NTSB FTW97LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E90 · Albuquerque, NMFatigue failure of the right main landing gear retraction/extension torque tube.NTSB CHI97LA277Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Council Bluffs, IAinadequate supervision by the designated examiner by failing to ensure a timely autorotation recovery was initiated. A related factor was: the student pilot allowed the rotor rpm to diminish after the examiner simulated a loss of engine power.NTSB CHI97LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Romeo, MIthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the crop (corn) in the emergency landing area.NTSB ATL97LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lawrenceville, GAThe student pilot's improper go-around technique that resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was a premature flare for landing.NTSB ANC97LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor was the short length of the off-airport site.NTSB SEA97LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportComeaux Kitfox 1 · Bend, ORThe private pilot-in-command's failure to ensure that directional control was maintained. A related factor was the private pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB NYC97LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Slatington, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.NTSB NYC97GA177Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNavion G · Brooklyn, NYthe pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure the fuel selector was properly positioned for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing after takeoff.NTSB FTW97LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Muleshoe, TXfailure of the pilot to see the standpipe in time to avoid an accident (inadequate visual lookout), and his failure to maintain clearance with electrical wires, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB SEA97LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick UH-1B · Dayville, ORImproper installation of the transmission door by a company mechanic, resulting in inflight separation of the door (which then struck the tail rotor system) and consequent total loss of the tail rotor. Contributing to the accident were: inadequate…NTSB NYC97FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Hancock, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance and the proper altitude. Contributing was mountainous terrain.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 LAX97LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210J · Avra Valley, AZThe pilot became lost/disoriented during his taxiing into the ramp area. Factors in the accident were the lack of taxiway lights, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the layout of the airport, and the airport operator's failure to either identify the…NTSB LAX97LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · San Martin, CAInstallation of improper connecting hardware by maintenance personnel, and, the inadequate inspection of the installed hardware by inspection personnel resulting in separation of the engine throttle linkage.NTSB ATL97LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Clewiston, FLThe crack in the #8 cylinder head which led to the loss of power. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB IAD97LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW19-B · Troy, PAPilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI97LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Benton, KSthe flight instructor's (CFI') improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power before the airplane was safely landed.