NTSB investigations, 2011
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2011 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") = 2011 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 CEN11CA576Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Stanberry, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC11FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR11LA378Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Seattle, WAA loss of electrical power while on final approach due to a depleted battery, which resulted in an intentional gear-up emergency landing.NTSB ERA11CA455Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportG-Dawg Just Acft Highlander · Abingdon, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the aborted takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA453Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA11CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Elkins, WVThe flight instructor's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA11CA449Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Canon, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11LA672Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorbeck John M Slipstream Genesis · Bryan, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and attitude during a turn toward downwind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the experimental airplane.NTSB CEN11LA671Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFisher Michael E Hyster · Lake Jackson, TXThe improper maintenance of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the engine going to idle power after takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA598Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Edgeley, NDThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11LA573Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStevens R P/Mccright D W Vans RV-6 · Conroe, TXThe failure of the pilot of the RV-6 airplane to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane while practicing formation flight.NTSB CEN11LA571Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Uvalde, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid power lines during a precautionary landing, which resulted an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the fluctuating engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's…NTSB CEN11LA569Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62 · Madrid, IAThe pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight along a river, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB ANC11CA076Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR11CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRichmond Jim R CCK-1865 · Dubois, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire during cruise flight.NTSB ERA11LA451Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Arcadia, FLThe pilot’s decision to take off in high density altitude conditions with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, due to the pilot’s improper weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain altitude.NTSB ANC11CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Kodiak, AKA partial loss of engine power while on approach to land due to a disconnected throttle control linkage, and the maintenance director's inadequate inspection of the throttle linkage during maintenance.NTSB ERA11CA448Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Titusville, FLThe private pilot's incorrect manipulation of the engine mixture control which resulted in an inadvertent engine shutdown.NTSB CEN11LA566Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Nelson, NEFailure of the fuel control unit's spool cap bearing for reasons that could not be determined during extensive postaccident examination, and the pilot’s decision to shut the engine down without sufficient altitude and distance to reach the runway.NTSB CEN11CA564Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Rockwall, TXThe pilot's loss of control while landing with a tailwind due to his misinterpretation of the wind conditions.NTSB ANC11CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Chenga Bay, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR11CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Design CH750 Stol · New Washoe City, NVThe pilot under instruction's control interference and the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CEN11LA563Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Mansfield, SDThe loss of engine power due to debris in the engine air intake system.NTSB CEN11CA567Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Ankeny, IAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA565Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Bronson, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA11CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Charleston, SCThe pilot's decision to continue the approach and landing at a high airspeed, which resulted in an improper touchdown point and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN11FA559Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Boulder, COThe malfunction of the throttle linkage to the induction air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN11CA561Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Bloomington, INThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB WPR11LA389Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlasair Sportsman · Pinedale, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11LA377Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Deer Park, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and his delay in relinquishing control to the flight instructor, which resulted in the instructor’s delayed remedial actions and subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR11LA375Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Willcox, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tower while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the recent installation of the unmarked tower.NTSB OPS11IA819Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135KL · Chicago, ILThe improper air traffic control takeoff clearance issued by the local controller because of his lack of monitoring and lack of awareness of the conflicting arrival airplane.NTSB ERA11CA446Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · St. Augustine, FLThe student pilot's loss of directional control while attempting to close the airplane's door during takeoff roll.NTSB CEN11FA557Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Millersburg, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain during the landing approach in night conditions and fog. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB WPR11LA374Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSIAI Marchetti F.260 · Coalinga, CAA partial loss of engine power immediately after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11LA444Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHodges Samuel J RV-7A · Paducah, KYA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11FA443Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's inadequate airspeed and excessive bank angle while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11LA555Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Millsap, TXA sudden loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a propeller blade in cruise flight due to high cycle fatigue.NTSB ANC11CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's inadequate directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.NTSB WPR11LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec · Chino Hills, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of both the owner's and the pilot's failure to determine or monitor the remaining fuel quantity during the flight. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's lack of fuel consumption…NTSB ERA11LA461Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Elizabethtown, NCThe improper securing of a “B” nut on the power turbine control (Py) line by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the manual fuel override switch.NTSB ERA11CA442Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDidier Siffer Arion Lightning · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a strong quartering crosswind.NTSB ENG11IA043Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Atlanta, GAThe probable cause of the No. 2 engine failure and subsequent aborted takeoff was the high cycle fatigue failure of a fan blade near the blade root that resulted in extensive low pressure compressor damage and compressor case breach.NTSB CEN11LA553Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHyde William R Helicycle · Metone, INThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an electrical system failure.NTSB CEN11FA572Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportFerguson Fergy 1 · Falcon, COA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA551Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Sprint II · Douglas, KSThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11CA441Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Sylacauga, ALA stuck exhaust-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11CA440Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelsen Lynn H Lightning · Frostproof, FLThe pilot's premature rotation during takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA552Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Amarillo, TXA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11CA608Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot's improper decision not to fully jettison the entire load of water when he realized the airplane was not climbing after takeoff.