NTSB investigations
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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 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 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 WPR22FA298Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Blyn, WAThe pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with known mechanical malfunctions with the flight displays, and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain while maneuvering.NTSB GAA22WA261Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R22 · Albosaggia, ItalyNTSB ERA22LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lehighton, PAThe pilot failure to ensure the runway was clear before landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights.NTSB ENG22WA040IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBombardier CL600 2B16 · Farnborough, United KingdomNTSB CEN22LA389Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Appleton, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN22LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MIThe pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.NTSB ANC22LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll following a hard landing.NTSB WPR22LA296Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Corona, CAThe airplane’s partial loss of engine power during the landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an off airport landing and subsequent fire.NTSB GAA22WA245Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA11 · Aeródromo Chañar Ladeado, Santa Fe, ArgentinaNTSB CEN22LA386Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Onalaska, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a lake in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN22LA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Kahului, HIThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting winds while maneuvering on the ground.NTSB CEN22LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210B · Clinton, ARA fatigue crack in the hydraulic actuator, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot’s inability to fully extend the landing gear.NTSB CEN22FA376Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182Q · Centennial, COThe loss of engine power during a departure climb for undetermined reasons and the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22FA375Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSonex Waiex · Maxwell, CAA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA22WA243Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-34-200T · Bueanaventura Beach, PanamaNTSB WPR22LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Circle, MTThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB GAA22WA248Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Lanzhou, ChinaNTSB ERA22LA363Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150H · Ellenville, NYBoth pilots’ decision to perform the takeoff near maximum gross weight with 10° of flaps, contrary to the owner’s manual procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s degraded climb performance approaching high terrain.NTSB ERA22LA362Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond DA-40 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot’s failure to provide adequate instructions to remain seated until the engine was shut down, which resulted in the passenger’s decision to exit the cockpit while the engine was operating and subsequently being struck by the rotating propeller.NTSB DCA22LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 757-251 · Atlanta, GAThe overpitch control of the airplane during landing resulting in a tail strike.NTSB CEN22LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions.NTSB CEN22LA363Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20B · Waller, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA22WA246Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R22 · Lotus Vale, AustraliaNTSB GAA22WA244Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-161 · Hampshire, United KingdomNTSB ERA22LA364Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Erwinna, PAThe inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the guidance published in the airport facility directory. Also…NTSB DCA22LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 777 · Chicago, ILThe ground controller’s inappropriate routing of the B777 through a non-movement area, resulting in the airplane’s right wingtip contacting a light pole. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an appropriate display of taxiway BB2 as a restricted…NTSB CEN22LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Vernon Hills, ILThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the collapsed carburetor heat induction tube that restricted airflow to the engine preventing engine restart.NTSB CEN22LA370Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Club Astir Iiib · Highland, ILThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.NTSB WPR22LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182B · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering.NTSB WPR22LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · White Salmon, WAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to go around which, resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN22LA367Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Benton, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA366Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Maynard, IAAn impact with a powerline as a result of an unexpected wind gust.NTSB WPR22LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3 · Chino, CAThe subsequent delamination of the main rotor blades as a result of an unidentified main rotor blade impact with vegetation during a previous flight by another pilot.NTSB GAA22WA277Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-140 · Gloucestershire, United KingdomNTSB ERA22LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Shirley, NYThe flight instructor’s failure to ensure clearance from an electrical junction box during takeoff, which resulted in a collision.NTSB ERA22LA356Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182C · Holly Ridge, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of powerlines on final approach.NTSB CEN22LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180C · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll that resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN22LA368Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Midland, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with gusting wind.NTSB CEN22LA365Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportUltramagic M56C · Indianola, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines.NTSB WPR22LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEADS Socata TBM 700 · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to a distraction, which resulted in an impact with the runway.NTSB GAA22WA269Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignShort SC7 · Piotrków Trybunalski, PolandNTSB GAA22WA258Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT-802A · Cranbrook, CanadaNTSB GAA22WA257Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAyres S2R · Morden Reginao, CanadaNTSB ERA22LA357Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Leghighton, PAThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing on a slope, which resulted in dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA22LA355Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Cranberry Township, PAThe pilots’ failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA22LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Nixon, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s right side door was properly secured prior to departing on the accident…NTSB ERA22FA354Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cynthiana, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering to land with approaching convective activity.NTSB CEN22LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-10 · Hurst, ILA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA359Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Melville, LAThe pilot improperly monitored the operating environment which resulted in a collision with a tree located in the middle of a field.NTSB ANC22LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver U-6A · Kokhanok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff operations.