NTSB investigations, NC
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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ATL05CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with treesNTSB ATL05CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L 1 · Cherokee, NCThe pilot's improper use of the helicopter flight controls during a hover that resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ATL05CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW19b · Henderson, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing area which resulted in overshooting the touchdown point. A factor was the in-flight encounter with weather (No thermal lift).NTSB ATL05LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jacksonville, NCThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the carburetor mixture cable which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ATL05CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Goose Creek, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain direction control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a berm.NTSB ATL05LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135LR · Raleigh, NCAn oily smell in the airplane shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons that resulted in a return to the airport and a passenger injury during the emergency evacuation.NTSB ATL05CA063Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist by his failure to verify the fuel selector was in the on position which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB ATL05CA060Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSavage RV-8 · Goldsboro, NCThe pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB ATL05CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lexington, NCThe pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB ATL05CA053Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBennett Ra Oliver Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Mt. Olive, NCRupture of the engine's cooling system radiator, which allowed steam to fill the cockpit.NTSB ATL05CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Holly Ridge, NCThe CFI's improper use of the rudder control and normal braking during the landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the nose gear assembly.NTSB ATL05LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Concord, NCThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the fuel pump which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ATL05FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Shallotte, NCThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Roseboro, NCThe overload fracture of the engine oil cooler for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Polkton, NCA loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ATL05CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStanley, Davey L Pulsar III · Ocean Isle Beac, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL05CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Statesville, NCthe flight instructors improper use of the flight controls on rotation during a short field takeoff resulting in the airplane becoming airborne, stall, and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the instructors failure to brief procedures for…NTSB ATL05CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Wilmington, NCThe student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision with a ditch. Factors were the undetermined electrical malfunction, smoke in the cockpit, and the student…NTSB ATL05CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Rocky Mount, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ATL05LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid Nielson Ison Hi-Max 1700 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL05FA013Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-60 · Asheville, NCThe pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent uncontrolled impact with terrain. Contributing to the cause was inadequate…NTSB ATL05FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Flat Rock, NCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. Factors were low ceilings and fog.NTSB ATL04CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in an overrun and collision with trees.NTSB ATL04CA188Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Kill Devil Hlls, NCAn in-flight encounter with a downdraft on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ATL04CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA1C · Boone, NCThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and his misjudgment of the distance and speed during the approach to land, which resulted in the overrun of the runway surface and subsequent collision with trees. A factor was tailwind.NTSB ATL04CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Spring Hope, NCThe binding of the right aileron control cable, which resulted in a loss in aileron control, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ATL04CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries A1B · Hickory, NCThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control, during landing roll which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a trailer. The crosswind was a factor in the accident.NTSB ATL04LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Goldsboro, NCThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing on a helipad with an exposed edge, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL04LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLong Pitts Special S1S · New Bern, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with an airport sign. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB ATL04LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-1 · Durham, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL04LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder & Colt 210A · Huntersville, NCGusty weather conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during touchdown.NTSB ATL04LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Winston Salem, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post, while taxing which resulted in a collision.NTSB ATL04LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Asheville, NCThe CFII's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clear of objects during flight. Factors were clouds and dark night.NTSB ATL04FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Morrisville, NCThe failure of the engine for undetermined reasons resulting in the aircraft colliding with powerlines and the ground during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL04TA116Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHughes 269A · Louisburg, NCFatigue failure of the tailboom saddle fitting which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Also causal was inadequate maintenance due to non-compliance to an airworthiness directive requiring inspection of the saddle fitting. A contributing factor was the…NTSB ATL04LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · New Bern, NCThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL04CA115Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLoehle Ent. 2/3 Earlybird Jenny · Grantham, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL04LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRiggs Skyraider 1 · Blounts Creek, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was loss of engine power and water in the fuel.NTSB ATL04FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Cary, NCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. Factors were low ceilings and fog.NTSB ATL04CA091Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Delco, NCThe flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to use the checklist.NTSB ATL04LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's attempted lift off without adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush and collision with trees while transitioning from an aborted landing to takeoff climb. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB ATL04FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Traphill, NCThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing.NTSB ATL04LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Taylorsville, NCThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist, resulting in a loss of directional control on the takeoff roll when the seat moved rearward, and on ground collision with an embankment.NTSB ATL04LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · King, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and obstacle clearance while performing a simulated engine out resulting in an in-flight-collision with a power line and the ground.NTSB ATL04LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB21 · Spruce Pine, NCThe pilot's inadequate flare, and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and trees are a contributing factor.NTSB ATL04LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Louisburg, NCOther maintenance personnel's inadequate engine overhaul that resulted in engine case fretting and engine oil starvation.NTSB ATL04FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · Sanford, NCThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and the ground. Factors were the dark night, fog, and low ceilings.NTSB ATL04CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe Swift GC1B · Southern Pines, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and the collapse of the landing gear.NTSB ATL04LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hickory, NCThe CFI inadequate supervision, and failure to maintain directional control during the attempted touch-and-go landing.NTSB ATL04LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBartholomew Firestar · Waxhaw, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with trees and the ground.