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 WPR22FA239Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Lind, WAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB ERA22LA310Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Findlay, OHThe pilot/mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the faulty horizontal stabilizer trim switch, which resulted in an uncommanded trim movement during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an aborted takeoff, and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA22LA299Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArnold J/Jones D L AIR CAM · Sebring, FLThe pilot’s loss of control during landing.NTSB CEN22LA308Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Aurora, COA total loss of engine power due to foreign object debris blockage of engine air intake. The source of the debris could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA22LA297Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hopewell Township, NJA partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude due to a failure of the airplane’s supercharger.NTSB DCA22WA158IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A330-323 · Barcelona, SpainNTSB DCA22LA151Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Santa Ana, CAA flight attendant received a serious injury for undetermined reasons during a firm landing.NTSB CEN22LA303Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for unknown reasons during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22FA298Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · St. Jacob, ILThe inadequate maintenance of the airplane fuel system that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR22LA247Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech H35 · LaCrosse, WAThe pilot’s failure to monitor and manage the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA22WA309Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCassult Racer Iiim · Henstridge, Somerset, United KingdomNTSB GAA22WA224Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Novy township, RussiaNTSB GAA22WA219Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCassutt Iiim · Henstridge, United KingdomNTSB GAA22WA218Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · ForeignLearjet 35 · Tierra del Fuego, ArgentinaNTSB CEN22LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorsport UK MTOSport 2017 · Mead, OKA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA305Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · East Troy, WIThe pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN22LA302Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S1 · Sturgeon Bay, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and the pilot’s lack of flight control system knowledge.NTSB CEN22LA300Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150E · Harrah, OKThe flight instructor’s inadequate inflight fuel planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.NTSB CEN22LA297Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Air Force Academy, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.NTSB CEN22LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Walker, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during a go-around.NTSB ANC22LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKakeldey Ronald O Smith PA12 EXP · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA22LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMesserschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm BO_105S · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot’s rapid reduction of collective following an in-flight loss of control while lifting from a dolly resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s likely inadequate left anti-torque control pedal input during initial…NTSB CEN22LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 · Idabel, OKThe pilot’s failure to apply full power during the practice autorotation recovery, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA22WA303OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignUas Sea Fly Alta-X · South Oxfordshire, United KingdomNTSB GAA22WA217IncidentClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Blackpool, United KingdomNTSB ERA22LA366Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · Wilmington, NCA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB DCA22WA145AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeliever CASA-16XFFM · Thorpdale, AustraliaNTSB WPR22LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · San Carlos, CAThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR22FA235Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35B · Vancouver, WAThe pilot’s decision to execute a steep turn to final approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning on base leg and the pilot’s…NTSB GAA22WA299Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBlackshape BS115 · Zwarte Meer, NetherlandsNTSB GAA22WA212AccidentClass 5 · ForeignSikorsky S76D · Mumbai, IndiaNTSB ERA22LA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Knoxville, TNThe inadequate maintenance of the left main landing gear through bolt, which resulted in a left main landing gear collapse and subsequent runway excursion during landing.NTSB WPR22LA238Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA20 · Challis, IDThe pilot's turn towards rising terrain with limited climb performance and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from terrain that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Prescott, AZThe pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional during the takeoff ground roll and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB WPR22LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGMK Ventures AL18 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the absence of an airspeed indicator due to an alternator failure.NTSB WPR22LA231Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJames C Geyman RV-9A · Missoula, MTThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to activate the auxiliary fuel boost pump, which inhibited a successful engine restart.NTSB ERA22LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Lewisburg, TNThe pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMagnaghi Aeronautica SKY Arrow LSA · West Lafayette, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed while landing in gusting winds, which resulted in a hard landing and a runway excursion.NTSB ANC22FA047Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell UH1B · Clear, AKA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA22WA210Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · East Sussex, United KingdomNTSB ERA22LA291Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Warm Springs, GAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel supply before flight and the mismanagement of fuel during flight.NTSB CEN22LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cleveland, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage.NTSB CEN22FA288Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Blackwell, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance during low-level aerial application, resulting in an in-flight collision with power lines.NTSB ANC22LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver U-6A · Kokhanok, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the water.NTSB ANC22LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Elfin Cove, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s momentary distraction from conflicting boat traffic.NTSB WPR22FA229Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a base leg turn in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight training experience.NTSB GAA22WA223Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Kagoshima, JapanNTSB ERA22LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24 · New Shoreham, RIThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA22LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · New Market, VAImpact with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a short, uphill turf airstrip.NTSB ERA22LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Palmyra, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway.