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 DCA22WA078IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767-332 · Madrid, SpainNTSB CEN22LA116Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C35 · Shell Knob, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control that resulted in an aerodynamic stall during approach and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T207 · Crane Island, WAThe pilot’s failure to obtain a proper touch down location on a wet grass runway, resulting in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA22WA099Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignHughes 369HS · Panama City, PanamaNTSB DCA22WA076AccidentClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer ERJ190 · Copenhagen, DenmarkNTSB GAA22WA093Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna 340A · Bussy-Lettrée, FranceNTSB ERA22LA124Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172RG · Rocky Mount, NCAn inflight collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.NTSB GAA22WA101Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT402 · Chapadão do Sul, BrazilNTSB ERA22LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Gilbert, SCThe pilot’s improper flap setting, which resulted in a collision with trees during a takeoff attempt from a short grass field.NTSB ANC22LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Kasilof, AKThe pilot’s decision to land on an unmaintained runway surface, which resulted in a loss of control and nose over.NTSB GAA22WA141Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA23 · Hertfordshire, United KingdomNTSB GAA22WA095Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Region de la Araucania, ChileNTSB GAA22WA091Accident · 7 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 207 · Ica, PeruNTSB ENG22FA009Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBoeing 737-8K2 · Las Vegas, NVThe fatigue failure of the right main landing gear initiated by liquid metal embrittlement by cadmium at arc burn locations in the outer cylinder tooling hole area. The arc burns were likely the result of operator error during stylus cadmium plating…NTSB CEN22LA115Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Olathe, KSThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA22WA105AccidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172N · Reykjavik, IcelandNTSB ENG22WA008IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Brazzaville, Congo - KinshasaNTSB DCA22WA222IncidentClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Ajuba, NigeriaNTSB DCA22WA073IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 2X6C · Puerto Carreno, ColombiaNTSB ERA22LA115Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47E · Ronkonkoma, NYThe pilot’s failure to properly position the power control lever before starting the engine as required per the checklist. Contributing to the accident were the ice on the ramp and the pilot’s failure to secure the engine using the condition lever.NTSB WPR22LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Gila Bend, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollNTSB ERA22LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Crystal River, FLCollapse of the nose wheel landing gear assembly due to lateral loads encountered on the turf runway during rollout.NTSB ERA22FA114Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 310 · Danville, VAThe pilot’s impairment due to exposure to carbon monoxide as a result of undetected engine exhaust penetration into the cockpit, resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain a minimum controllable airspeed after partially securing an engine after takeoff.NTSB DCA22WA072IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Pyrzowice, PolandNTSB CEN22FA113Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182T · Heath, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude after takeoff, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.NTSB GAA22WA306Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA32 · Nassau, BahamasNTSB GAA22WA092Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-46 · Ontario, CanadaNTSB GAA22WA090Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Port Alfred, South AfricaNTSB GAA22WA084Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBombardier CL-600-2B16 · London Stansfield, United KingdomNTSB ERA22LA112Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Palm Coast, FLThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN22FA111Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hutchinson, MNThe reduction in fuel flow and subsequent partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22FA109Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChristavia MK1 · Oral, SDThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a flight with no…NTSB WPR22LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBlake D Barrymore Just Acft Superstol · Ketchum, IDThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB ERA22LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Waynesboro, VAThe student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing.NTSB ERA22LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Louisville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in cross wind conditions.NTSB WPR22FA087Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech K35 · Salem, ORThe airplane’s excessive nose-up pitch attitude during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Cook, MNThe pilot’s failure to ensure the snow-covered takeoff area was safe, which resulted in a collision with ice and subsequent landing gear damage.NTSB CEN22LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV4 · Hortonville, WIThe loss of direction control while maneuvering off the plowed surface to avoid a collision with a vehicle.NTSB WPR22LA090Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTextron TTX Inc. T240 · Ravendale, CAThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine induction system, which resulted in the separation of the right induction tube from the turbocharger compressor outlet and the subsequent loss of engine power during departure.NTSB GAA22WA083Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Coburg, GermanyNTSB ANC22LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwenta, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree while landing.NTSB WPR22LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportUniversal Stinson 108-2 · Byron, CAThe pilot’s inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR22LA083Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Williams, AZThe pilot’s activation of the auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel to the engine and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN22LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Fort Carson, COThe windshear encounter on short final approach, which resulted in an excessive decent rate and ground impact.NTSB WPR22LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell UH-1E · Gustine, CAFailure of the 90° gearbox due to the lack of lubricating oil, which resulted in a loss of rotational drive to the tail rotor and a subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.NTSB GAA22WA096Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignVans RV-6A · Ciudad-Chihuahua state, MexicoNTSB GAA22WA079Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBell 206 · Camrose-Alberta, CanadaNTSB CEN22LA106Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Lampasas, TXThe failure of a bolt in the engine valve system which resulted in malfunction of the engine exhaust valve system and a partial loss of engine power. The rough terrain encountered during the forced landing contributed to the outcome.NTSB DCA22WA167IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-800 · Kigali, RwandaNTSB DCA22LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A320-232 · Hayden, COThe captain’s rotation of the airplane pitch before the rotation speed on takeoff due to his surprise about encountering head on landing traffic, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s pitch limit and a subsequent tail strike. Contributing to the…