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180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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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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" = 'OK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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\" = 'OK' 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" = 'OK' 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 FTW95LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-24APF · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain vref during approach and his improper flare touchdown that resulted in an excessive pitch up attitude following touchdown.Nov 25, 1994 · N413UP · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Haskell, OKThe total loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel. Factors were the improper maintenance procedures resulting in fuel contamination, the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.Nov 16, 1994 · N5931J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGeorge Spacewalker 1 · Mountain View, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight.Oct 23, 1994 · N64BG · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcmurtrie Jurca MJ-10 · Bartlesville, OKAn inadvertent pilot-induced stall at too low an altitude to effect a safe recovery. Factors were the malfunctioning propeller system and the uncommanded feathering of the propeller.Oct 1, 1994 · N379SF · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Poteau, OKThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and the resultant carburetor icing. Factors were the weather condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 28, 1994 · N7617X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney, Dan Rotorway Exec 90 · Owasso, OKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A factor was the student's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM.Sep 16, 1994 · N92RE · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94FA295Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Oklahoma City, OKImproper maintenance of the engine by unknown person(s), the installation of unapproved parts, and subsequent bearing seizure. The lack of suitable terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor.Sep 10, 1994 · N7554M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Ardmore, OKThe partial loss of power due to a cylinder head separation. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the low ceiling.Sep 2, 1994 · N3413R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA283Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalton Skybolt · Collinsville, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.Aug 27, 1994 · N113BW · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA276Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Tulsa, OKLoss of engine power following fuel starvation caused by improper tank selection by the pilot. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 23, 1994 · N94AA · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94FA273Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Pryor, OKFailure of the pilot to maintain minimum control airspeed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: an oil leak from a fatigue crack in the engine crankcase, and inadequate maintenance.Aug 18, 1994 · N5319A · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-23 · Stillwater, OKThe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain flying speed.Jul 24, 1994 · N923SB · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Owasso, OKThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.Jul 23, 1994 · N704EH · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Tulsa, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of terrain suitable for a forced landing was a factor.Jul 14, 1994 · N5193W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94FA220Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti F.260 · Dover, OKFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude while performing an aerobatic demonstration. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate training, his lack of experience in the type of operation, and insufficient FAA oversight of this type…Jul 5, 1994 · N260MS · Destroyed NTSB FTW94FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Southard, OKThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded. Factors were the thunderstorms and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted adverse weather.Jun 19, 1994 · N9766K · Destroyed NTSB FTW94IA198Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Caddo, OKThe fuel nozzle drain leak due to a defective o-ring.Jun 17, 1994 · N632AS · Minor damage NTSB FTW94LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Watonga, OKWas the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath, his failure to compensate for existing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with the fence. A factor was the weather.Jun 13, 1994 · N2867X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47H-1 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, his delayed landing flare, and the improper touchdown.Jun 4, 1994 · N2831B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Sulphur, OKThe loss of engine power due to the failure of an engine accessory oil pump gear. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the autorotation.May 18, 1994 · N933B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Tulsa, OKIn flight loss of control due to the pilot's improper use of the cyclic and collective controls when he maneuvered abruptly to avoid colliding with a flock of birds. Factors were the birds and the inflight separation of the left synchronized elevator.May 16, 1994 · N47GY · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Muskogee, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. Factors were a chemical spray contaminated windscreen, the resultant limitation to visibility, and sun glare.Apr 16, 1994 · N4647Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the gusting cross wind.Apr 15, 1994 · N63456 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Haskell, OKWas the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 19, 1994 · N8145L · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Duncan, OKThe pilot's selection of the wrong engine for shut down. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 13, 1994 · N2297P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210J · Hobart, OKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Factors were the weather, the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing for the flight, and the dark night conditions.Jan 26, 1994 · N2298R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Tulsa, OKWas the inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilots failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions existed that were conducive to carburetor icing, and his abrupt maneuver to avoid a light pole.Jan 25, 1994 · N84212 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tulsa, OKThe student pilot's improper braking technique and the resultant failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the pilot not obtaining an ATC clearance prior to takeoff.Jan 21, 1994 · N6374M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportUpton Mustang M-II · Guthrie, OKWas the in flight failure of the left aileron for reasons undetermined.Dec 5, 1993 · N4YP · Destroyed NTSB FTW94FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Guthrie, OKWas the pilot-in-command continued VFR flight into IMC. A factor was fog.Nov 18, 1993 · N45968 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Marlow, OKAn inoperative vacuum system, an inoperative turn & bank indicator, and an inoperative directional gyro, which resulted in an inability of the pilot to control the airplane after it encountered instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to…Nov 9, 1993 · N182JS · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmmert Tierra II · Yukon, OKWas an inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty tailwind.Oct 11, 1993 · N246RE · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Tulsa, OKThe loss of engine power and engine fire for undetermined reasons.Aug 28, 1993 · N41377 · Destroyed NTSB FTW93FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBusby Celebrity · Perry, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot performing aerobatics at a altitude inadequate to recover from a stall.Aug 23, 1993 · N2828 · Destroyed NTSB FTW93LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Guymon, OKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were windshear and gusty crosswinds.Aug 1, 1993 · N864R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Purcell, OKThe lack of suitable terrain onto which to execute the forced landing which was neccesitated by the partial power loss. The power loss was a result of the fatigue failure of the exhaust valve rocker arm attachment stud. A factor was the night conditions.Jul 25, 1993 · N4884G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Cookson, OKThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.Jul 24, 1993 · N65709 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN93FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWiley Pitts S-1-E · Walters, OKPerformance of an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude insufficient for adequate terrain clearance.Jul 8, 1993 · N70BW · Destroyed NTSB FTW93LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Shawnee, OKFuel system exhaustion induced power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain.Jul 4, 1993 · N18739 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180 · Eufaula, OKThe pilots improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswindJun 29, 1993 · N4UM · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-151 · Calera, OKAircraft performance exceeded and takeoff not aborted. Factors were the soft wet turf runwayMay 24, 1993 · N6129Z · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 · Marietta, OKThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout for obstructions on the runway and the airport operator's failure to ensure that animals could not enter the runway environmentMay 17, 1993 · N6244D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lookeba, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the smoke in the cockpit and loss of outside visual reference.May 4, 1993 · N424OX · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93IA141Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCommander 114B · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot of the pitts, N51ST, misunderstanding of the tower's instructions and clearance, and his failure to see and avoid the Commander 114B, N194A.Apr 28, 1993 · N194A · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB FTW93FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Henryetta, OKThe pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions and the ensuing spatial disorientation. Factors were the weather, and the pilot's decision to fly into IMC with inadequate flight and navigational equipment installed in the aircraft.Apr 18, 1993 · N4689P · Destroyed NTSB FTW93FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hobart, OKInadvertent stall. Factors were the instructor pilot's spatial disorientation, his lack of total instrument time, the weather, and the dark night conditions.Apr 13, 1993 · N61529 · Destroyed NTSB FTW93LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Washington, OKLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Mar 26, 1993 · N5520B · Destroyed NTSB FTW93LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Overbrook, OKThe pilot's failure to assure that the elevator trim was properly set for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoffMar 15, 1993 · N9689H · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Overbrook, OKThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and his failure to recover from a bounced landing. A factor was turbulenceMar 7, 1993 · N3103T · Destroyed NTSB FTW93LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Oklahoma City, OKThe passengers inadvertent control interference. A factor was the pilot's inadequate supervision of the passengerFeb 23, 1993 · N224TV · Substantial damage