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 ERA22FA351Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSmith Aerostar 600 · South Haven Charter Township, MIA loss of power to the left engine due to contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to properly configure the airplane for flight with one engine inoperative.NTSB ERA22FA350Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Cheneyville, LAThe pilot’s loss of control after exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA381Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Port Alsworth, AKA hard landing that occurred at an unknown time and date, which resulted in substantial damage.NTSB GAA22WA242Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Sungai Pinji, MalaysiaNTSB ERA22LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Wauchula, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing. A contributing factor was a degraded left main landing gear wheel assembly.NTSB CEN22LA354Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Lamoni, IAA loss of airplane performance for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Washington, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an aerial application of a field.NTSB CEN22LA351Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206B · Arcadia, IAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in a loss of engine power at low altitude and an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA379Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182E · Joliet, ILThe pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN22LA350Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Marshall, MOThe pilot’s failure to adequately survey a field for obstructions prior to a low-level aerial application pass, which resulted in an impact with a powerline.NTSB WPR22LA287Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Livermore, CAThe total loss of engine power due to an inadequately maintained fuel injection servo.NTSB ERA22LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Columbus, OHThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB ERA22LA346Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTextron G36 · Ridgeland, SCA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA22LA345Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ephratah, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA22FA344Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHarvey J Brock Tango 2 · Melrose, FLA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA22WA165AccidentClass 5 · Foreigndrone Viper Pro · Felthorpe, United KingdomNTSB DCA22WA164Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-800 · Chiang Rai, ThailandNTSB CEN22LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeechcraft 35 · Star City, ARThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB CEN22LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Longmont, COThe flight instructor’s failure to properly supervise the student pilot, which resulted in a continued unstablized approach for landing, and the instructor’s delayed recovery that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Mecosta, MIThe pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over.NTSB CEN22LA356Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 150A · Indianola, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering.NTSB CEN22LA355Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Marshall, TXThe student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN22FA347Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Ute, IAThe pilot’s inflight collision with a power line during aerial application.NTSB WPR22LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairbank's, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA22LA348Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCASA C212 · Raeford, NCThe airplane’s encounter with windshear during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the right main landing gear, and the pilot’s subsequent decision to leave his seat in flight, which resulted in his fall from the airplane.NTSB ERA22FA343Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEurocopter AS350 · Andalusia, ALThe pilot’s acute incapacitation by a syncopal episode, which resulted in the helicopter departing controlled flight and colliding with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA369Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportICP Savannah S · Evansville, INThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting winds, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose gear collapsing.NTSB CEN22LA353Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSonex Sonex · River Falls, WIThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN22LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sturgeon Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a gravel driveway resulting in an impact with a tree.NTSB WPR22LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with a high density altitude which degraded its climb performance and led to a collision with vegetation off the end of the airstrip.NTSB GAA22WA312Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172P · Mukuchi - Sangar, RussiaNTSB GAA22WA307Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Off shore, EcuadorNTSB ERA22LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Dillingham, AKMaintenance personnel’s failure to detect and correct improper rudder control system alignment, the resulting interference with the pulley’s rotation, and the accelerated corrosion and wear of the control cable, which ultimately led to its failure in flight.NTSB CEN22LA372Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.NTSB CEN22LA346Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMeschler Gary R RV-4 · Oshkosh, WIThe failure of the pilot of N694V (RV-8) to maintain clearance from the preceding airplane, N79KM (RV-4), while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision.NTSB CEN22LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Ithaca, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low level aerial application operations due to a distraction.NTSB CEN22LA344Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Dallas, TXMaintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance of the magneto, which resulted in a loss of engine ignition, a loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ANC22LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with equipment.NTSB WPR22LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CAThe student pilot’s unstable approach and inadequate flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR22LA284Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier BD-100-1A10 · San Francisco, CAAn inflight upset resulting in serious injury to the cabin attendant following an autopilot disconnect for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA22LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Barnstable, MAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA22LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGarlick OH-58A+ · Bloomsburg, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and visual lookout, which resulted in impact with a powerline.NTSB ERA22LA340Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Hollywood, FLInadequate maintenance of the helicopter’s tail rotor blades, which resulted in a failure of the tail rotor drive system, and an inflight loss of yaw control from which the flight instructor was unable to recover.NTSB CEN22LA440Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Merrill, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate roll control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN22LA392Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Farmington, MOThe collapse of the landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with a berm.NTSB ANC22LA064Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal report5 Rivers SQ-2 · Soldotna, AKA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB GAA22WA313Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA25 · Trinidad, ColombiaNTSB ERA22LA334Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS365 · Hamilton, OHThe pilot’s decision to continue the landing without having visually identified wires that were known to be in the vicinity of the landing zone, which resulted in a collision with the wires while attempting an off-airport landing in dark night visual…NTSB ERA22FA338Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Portland, ARThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane during aerial application and ferry operations.