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 CHI02LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Sauk City, WIA loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. A related factor was the mowed hay field.NTSB CHI02LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe G · Palmyra, WIFailure by the pilot-in-command to properly compensate for the wind conditions, as well as an improper landing flare. Contibuting factors were the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the wind gusts.NTSB CHI02LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-135 · Lyons, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain a sufficient rate-of-climb and to obtain a safe altitude/clearance from the tree line at end of the runway. Contributing factors were the uphill runway gradient and the trees.NTSB CHI02LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhite New Standard D-25 · Oshkosh, WIThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors to the accident include the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the transmission wire.NTSB CHI02FA200Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Oshkosh, WIInadequate visual lookout by both the accident pilot and the pilot of the other airplane. An additional cause is the arrival procedure used which resulted in a congested traffic pattern and the subsequent inadequate visual separation of the airplanes. Factors…NTSB CHI02LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers OTW-145 · Waupun, WIA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the fuel pump failure. Contributing to the accident was the wheat field.NTSB CHI02CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBilgri Sonerai II Lts · Juneau, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering to return to the airport. A reduction in handling quality and the distraction due to the open canopy were contributing factors.NTSB CHI02LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Mukwonago, WIThe inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot and high winds.NTSB CHI02LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Lakewood, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff when he encountered a stall after failing to maintain airspeed.NTSB CHI02TA149Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Necedah, WIDirectional control of the airplane not maintained by the pilot. The gusting winds was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Galesville, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI02LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Kenosha, WIThe student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CHI02LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7FC · Neenah, WIThe pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB CHI02LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Bancroft, WIThe loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system from an unknown source and the blocked fuel filter. The rough terrain was a factor.NTSB CHI02FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Sheboygan, WIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Racine, WIThe inadequate weather evaluation and delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions and the low altitude were factors.NTSB CHI02LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Cumberland, WIthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after encountering high winds and gusty winds during taxi from landing.NTSB CHI02IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Hillsdale, WIThe fatigue failure of the passenger/crew door latch pin during cruise flight.NTSB CHI02LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Appleton, WIThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CHI02FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Alma, WIThe pilot not removing the ice contamination from the airplane prior to departure and the pilot intentionally flying into known severe icing conditions, resulting in the aircraft not being able to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors to the…NTSB CHI02LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Milwaukee, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the telephone pole.NTSB CHI02IA083Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Appleton, WIThe separation of the low pressure turbine module due to coke resulting in the blockage of the oil system.NTSB CHI02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · New Holstein, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway marker sign which the airplane…NTSB CHI02LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Lynxville, WIThe pilots delayed use of carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions, the powerline, the brush, and the nose gear collapse were contributing factors.NTSB CHI02LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · East Troy, WIThe pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain the proper descent rate.NTSB CHI02FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and not maintaining altitude/clearance from the static line during cruise flight. Factors were the static wire, the darkness of night, the low ceiling, and the vehicle.NTSB CHI02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Reedsburg, WIThe pilot inadvertently released the seat adjustment mechanism which resulted in the seat sliding back during takeoff, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the runway light control box,…NTSB CHI02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7 · Middleton, WIthe pilot's improper rotation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Additional factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain.NTSB CHI02LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Phillips, WIThe fuel starvation encountered on takeoff and unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the fuel selector valve malfunction.NTSB CHI02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeester HP-14 · Sturtevant, WIThe restricted movement of the aileron control system for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKainz Kitfox IV · Tomahawk, WIThe inadvertent stall/spin encountered by the pilot during a slow flight maneuver. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed and the trees.NTSB CHI01FA329Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 Riley Super-8 · Marshfield, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed (Vmc) which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the improper in-flight planning/decision not to land at a closer airport and the lack of recent experience in multiengine airplanes by the…NTSB CHI01LA324Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · East Troy, WIThe inadvertent dynamic rollover the student pilot encountered following his excessive control inputs during the takeoff portion of the instructional flight and the instructor not performing the remedial action necessary to reduce the excessive control inputs…NTSB CHI01LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Marshall, WIThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed and landed long. A factor was the wet grass.NTSB CHI01LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGelasi Aircamper · Bloomfield, WIAircraft control not possible due to the inadvertent control interference by the front seat passenger. Factors to the accident were the restricted control stick movement and the encountered stall.NTSB CHI01LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Madison, WIThe deer which struck the empennage of the airplane during the landing flare.NTSB CHI01FA297Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Stevens Point, WIthe pilot not obtaining/maintaining aircraft control.NTSB CHI01LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Almond, WIthe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the corn crop. Additional factors were the inoperative spray pump, the corn crop, and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB CHI01LA271Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Milwaukee, WIthe rich fuel mixture and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the high output of the fuel pump and the low altitude.NTSB CHI01LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Racine, WIThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the number 3 cylinder thru-studs fatigue fractures, and the thru-stud's low hardness as a result improper heat treatment of the thru-studs, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced…NTSB CHI01LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · West Bend, WIThe pilot not following the aircraft fuel management procedures. Factors were the fuel starvation, the low altitude, the manufacturers service instruction not complied with, and the tree.NTSB CHI01LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Milton, WIThe unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the high vegetation and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI01LA276Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEfaw Casutt Sport Racer · Shell Lake, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI01FA247Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI01IA248Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-2Q6 · Oshkosh, WIThe unsafe condition caused when the pilot taxied onto the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot not following the instructions given him by the ground marshaller, his wrong taxi route, and his not obtaining clearance to taxi onto the…NTSB CHI01LA243Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Wheeler, WIThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power transmission line. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line.NTSB CHI01FA244Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchuchart Stoddard HamiltonSH3 · Oshkosh, WIThe inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot.NTSB CHI01FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPayne Giles G-202 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot failed to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors with the accident were the pilot misjudged the approach and the pilot's lack of total experience in the Giles G-202.NTSB CHI01LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcIlraith Searey Amphibian · La Crosse, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and turbulence which resulted in the encountered stall. Factors to the accident were turbulence and the high wind condition.NTSB CHI01LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow 600-S2C · Plainfield, WIThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering on the aerial application flight. A factor to the accident was the encountered stall/mush at a low altitude.