NTSB investigations, GA
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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\" = 'GA' 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" = 'GA' 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 MIA08LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHigher Class Sport Hornet · Appling, GAThe interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of engine power during flight.NTSB MIA08LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGarrett Gerald P Cozy Mark IV · Jekyll Island, GAControlled flight into water for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08FA174Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Americus, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Richmond Hill, GAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC08LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GAThe flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.NTSB NYC08LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHatle Rans S-12 · Rincon, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb which led to an aerodynamic stall.NTSB NYC08FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Rome, GAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience as a multiengine flight instructor.NTSB NYC08CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger I · Rayle, GAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRotorway 162F · Cartersville, GAThe owner/builder's improper installation of the foot pedal scissor beam, which resulted in its failure during hover flight.NTSB NYC08LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Athens, GAThe loss of propeller thrust due to the unseating of an internal propeller hub bushing. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate procedure to secure the bushing.NTSB NYC08CA115Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Valdosta, GAAn unexpected encounter with turbulence, while on approach for landing.NTSB NYC08CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Perry, GAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB NYC08CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Winder, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB NYC08CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB NYC08CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB MIA08CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliam P. Crowell Genesis · Warm Springs, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during final approach.NTSB MIA08LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172RG · Chamblee, GAA cracked nose gear actuator o-ring resulting in hydraulic fluid exhaustion, and collapse of the main gear.NTSB MIA08CA049Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Redback · Jefferson, GAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane and his poor weather evaluation before attempting to taxi the airplane. A factor in the accident was the failure of airport personnel to correct the inaccurate wind information reported…NTSB MIA08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Dawson, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out.NTSB MIA08CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB NYC08CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.NTSB NYC08CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Carrollton, GAThe pilot's descent below the glidepath during the approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's diverted attention, pilot fatigue, and the night lighting conditions.NTSB NYC08FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Augusta, GAA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 2 cylinder attach studs, and the subsequent separation of the number 2 cylinder.NTSB NYC08CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Statesboro, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain a proper flare at touchdown.NTSB DEN08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-44 II · Cleveland, GAthe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing, resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the windy conditions.NTSB NYC08LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST-3KR · Unadilla, GAThe improper propeller installation by the mechanic.NTSB MIA08LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Atlanta, GAA misalignment of the nose landing gear wheel assembly during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Newton, GAThe failure of the right wing wooden spar due while the airplane was in cruise flight, due to the mechanic's inadequate annual inspection and his failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.NTSB MIA08FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Walthourville, GAThe non-instrument rated pilot's loss of control at night in marginal night VFR operations due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight.NTSB NYC07LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOrtiz G/Saint J RV-10 · Hiram, GASeparation of the passenger cabin door during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-90 · Bloomingdale, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reliance on inaccurate fuel gauges.NTSB NYC07FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Dallas, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel contamination.NTSB NYC07LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries Astra SPX · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to initiate a missed approach and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing in the rain. Contributing to the accident were the operator's lack of standard operating procedures and the inadequate maintenance of the…NTSB NYC07CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Gainesville, GAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB ATL07CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans RV-6 · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB NYC07LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Chamblee, GAThe pilot’s failure to utilize all of the power available following an engine failure. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the rear engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Kennesaw, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach.NTSB MIA07LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Andersonville, GAThe pilot's improper decision to make a 180-degree turn at low altitude to return to the departure runway following a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor in the accident was contamination in the carburetor.NTSB MIA07CA119Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 777-232 · Atlanta, GAThe flight attendant's inadvertent misstep on a ladder and falling during pushback resulting in serious injuries.NTSB ATL07CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Perry, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in the airplane departing the runway and collision with a ditch.NTSB ATL07LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Brinson, GAA partial loss of engine power due to a blocked carburetor jet.NTSB NYC07CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-170A · Trenton, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an impact with trees. Factors in the accident were the uneven narrow runway, and a wind gust.NTSB MIA07CA106Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Greensboro, GAThe pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which resulted in a stall, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain.NTSB ATL07GA087Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Cedartown, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were strong gusty winds.NTSB ATL07CA085Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert J. Jackson RV6-A · Summerville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing flare, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the runway.NTSB MIA07CA097Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3-C-65 · Byron, GAThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB CHI07CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCanadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and subsequent left main gear collapse.NTSB MIA07IA088Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Atlanta, GAThe improper overhaul of the horizontal stabilizer chain drive unit drive assembly.NTSB NYC07LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the attempted takeoff above the airplane's maximum gross weight, and an undetermined partial power loss, as reported by the pilot.