NTSB investigations, CA
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 WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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 WPR20LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 206 · Stockton, CAA total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA20CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · King City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades striking the tailboom.NTSB DCA20CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitty Hawk Heaviside2 · Tres Pinos, CAa software timing error initiated by a battery charging script that was not properly terminated prior to the test flight due to operator error.NTSB WPR20LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHiller UH 12E · Susanville, CAA partial loss of engine power due to multiple overtemperature events and a hot start event, which resulted in thermally damaged internal components of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform the forced…NTSB WPR20FA005Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBede BD5 · Camarillo, CAThe No. 4 connecting rod’s bearing shift and separation of the No. 4 connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB GAA20CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV9 · Lake Elsinore, CAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing and a nose-over.NTSB GAA20CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Carlsbad, CAThe student pilot's incorrect collective and cyclic applications during landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a roll-over.NTSB WPR19LA267Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Modesto, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA19CA586Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Williams, CAThe pilot's over application of power during recovery from a runway excursion, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over.NTSB WPR19FA262Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Torrance, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA544Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Hemet, CAThe flight instructor's improper decision to perform a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB WPR19LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S58 · Azusa, CAThe in-flight separation of a section of the tail rotor blade due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in the pilot’s forced autorotation into a field.NTSB GAA19CA528Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SM 1019 · Lakeport, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in gusting, variable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with water.NTSB GAA19CA523Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR19LA247Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 510 · El Monte, CAThe pilot's failure to disengage the parking brake before takeoff, which resulted in decreased acceleration and a subsequent runway overrun following an aborted takeoff.NTSB GAA19CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Sportcruiser · Murrieta, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control and a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain yaw and pitch control while repositioning the helicopter, which resulted in dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR19LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLockheed C130 · Santa Barbara, CAThe failure of the No. 3 bleed air duct due to corrosion, which resulted in numerous system failures and the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR19LA240Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportScoda Aeronautical Super Petrel · Lancaster, CAThe improper sealing of both carburetor bowls, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA508Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Hemet, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to go around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB WPR19LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Half Moon Bay, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR19LA233Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Livermore, CAA partial loss of engine power due to fouled spark plugs in the No. 4 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent loss of control during the initial climb.NTSB WPR19FA230Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 560XL · Oroville, CAThe pilot’s failure to release the parking brake before attempting to initiate the takeoff, which produced an unexpected retarding force and airplane nose down pitching moment. Also causal was the flight crew’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which…NTSB WPR19LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith 601XLB · Jamul, CALoss of engine power due to an undetermined loss of electrical power to the engine control system. Contributing factors were the lack of a redundant system to provide for engine control should the engine control system be deprived of electrical power or fail.NTSB GAA19CA494Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 690 · Stockton, CAThe pilot's delay in extending the landing gear and his improper movement of the landing gear lever, which led to a gear-up landing.NTSB GAA19CA493Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT 6D · Chino, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR19LA228Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHead AX9-118 · Galt, CAA loss of control following an adverse wind encounter.NTSB WPR19FA212Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportWheeler Express Series 2000 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at an altitude that precluded recovery.NTSB DCA19CA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · SFO International Airport, CAthe ramp controller directing a Boeing 737 to hold in a location that was marked for a regional jet.NTSB GAA19CA504Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Oakland, CAThe pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, which resulted in an off-airport landing and a landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR19LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Novato, CAThe pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB GAA19CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Placerville, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA448Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting.NTSB DCA19CA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 · San Francisco, CAfailure of the ground crew to maintain clearance from the parked airplane during pushback.NTSB WPR19LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · King City, CAA landing gear collapse following an undetermined loss of electrical power, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending.NTSB GAA19CA446Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Tracy, CAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent emergency landing and collision with a tree.NTSB WPR19FA188Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Hayward, CAThe pilots’ loss of control during a low altitude maneuver for undetermined reasons, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA421Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWillie Bennett Glastar · Lompoc, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during a night landing, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB GAA19CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tracy, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a vehicle.NTSB WPR19TA186Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportGlasair SH II · San Bernardino, CAA fuel leak caused by age-degraded fuel hoses, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and fire before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.NTSB WPR19LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Ludlow, CAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly tighten an oil line fitting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrosch Starduster TOO · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground-loop.NTSB WPR19FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172 · Pescadero, CAImpact with the ocean for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not located.NTSB WPR19LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Fullerton, CAPartial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an age-degraded carburetor heat valve seal, which detached and partially blocked the carburetor air inlet. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection.NTSB GAA19CA426Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T28 · Hollister, CAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR19FA175Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Two Harbors, CAThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB GAA19CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 10 · Yuba, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR19FA173Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Copperopolis, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from consuming alcohol before the flight.NTSB WPR19LA174Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182M · Upland, CAThe total loss of engine power due to detonation within the No. 2 cylinder as a result of a lean fuel flow setting.