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 ERA22LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B19 · Lebanon, TNThe failure of the certified flight instructor to attain the proper glidepath which resulted in a collision with a fence and terrain.NTSB DCA22WA066Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBAE JETSTREAM3100 · Roatan, HondurasNTSB DCA22WA062IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Isfahan, IranNTSB CEN22LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1B · Matagorda Island, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control during an intentional off-airport landing.NTSB WPR22LA072Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Upland, CAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around as it encountered wake turbulence from a slow hover taxiing helicopter.NTSB GAA22WA229Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech 200 · Exeter, United KingdomNTSB GAA22WA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-32-260 · Chame, PanamaNTSB ENG22WA006AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBAE JETSTREAM4100 · Musina, South AfricaNTSB CEN22LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Minocqua, WIThe pilot’s loss of control during landing when the airplane encountered ice and snow on the runway.NTSB GAA22WA072AccidentClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R22 · Karamea, New ZealandNTSB DCA22WA067Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Warsaw, PolandNTSB CEN22LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Grand Forks, NDFailure of the landing gear to properly extend before landing for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH750 · Montrose, COA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR22LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Jordan Valley, ORThe pilot’s decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA22LA099Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Southeast Arcadia, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation.NTSB CEN22LA094Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182C · Port Aransas, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.NTSB WPR22LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Mojave, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an encounter with a wind gust during taxi.NTSB WPR22FA073Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Marana, AZThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to use of methamphetamine before the flight.NTSB ERA22FA098Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bronson, FLA loss of control due to spatial disorientation as a result of the noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight at night into an area of known reduced visibility due to fog.NTSB DCA22LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A330 · Newark, NJTurkish Airlines flightcrew’ s misperception of the distance to safely pass the stopped Republic Airways airplane.NTSB WPR22LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150C · Johnsondale, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.NTSB CEN22LA091Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Presidio, TXThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his decision to operate the airplane beyond the allowable center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA087Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJ&J Ultralights Seawing · Golden, MOThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while aggressively maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN22FA086Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206B · Livingston, TXThe pilot exceeding the yaw control capability of the helicopter for the flight conditions, resulting in a non-mechanical loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB GAA22WA062Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna A188 · Yopal, ColombiaNTSB GAA22WA061Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBell 412 · Quillen-Neuquen district, ArgentinaNTSB ERA22LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Berlin, NJAn inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose while on approach.NTSB ERA22LA097Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted in the No. 2 connecting rod failing due to fatigue, high heat, and stress.NTSB ERA22FA096Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Cosby, TNThe pilot’s intentional, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in a helicopter that was not certified for instrument conditions, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB WPR22FA068Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · El Cajon, CAThe flight crew’s decision to descend below the published MDA, cancel their IFR clearance to conduct an unauthorized circle-to-land approach to another runway while the airport was in nighttime IFR conditions, and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical…NTSB CEN22LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A100 · West Helena, ARThe malfunction of the propeller autofeather system after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in both propellers going into feather and a hard landing.NTSB GAA22WA065AccidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172L · Koggala, Sri LankaNTSB ERA22FA095Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distraction due to the opening of the baggage door.NTSB CEN22FA082Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Hardy, ARThe non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB DCA22WA203IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A330 · Montreal, CanadaNTSB CEN22LA089Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair IV · Iron Mountain, MIThe total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA088Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Rainbow, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to conduct an intentional low altitude flight which resulted in a collision with wires and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC22LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter France AS350B2 · Kahului, HIThe pilot’s abrupt flight control inputs to correct for dynamic rollover, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB GAA22WA056Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAmateur Built D11 · South Mackay, AustraliaNTSB WPR22LA069Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Auburn, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in an impact with power lines.NTSB WPR22FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV6 · Show Low, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following an aborted landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB GAA22WA073Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA38 · Katukurunda, Sri LankaNTSB WPR22LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Strawberry, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static wire during approach.NTSB GAA22WA057AccidentClass 5 · ForeignLearjet 35A · Cancun, MexicoNTSB GAA22WA054Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus Design SR22 · Auxerre, FranceNTSB GAA22WA053IncidentClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA34 · Newcastle, IrelandNTSB ERA22LA092Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech D55 · Hamilton, ALThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN22LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 525 · Dubuque, IAAn inflight collision with a flock of geese that resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.NTSB CEN22FA081Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208 · Fulshear, TXThe limitations of the see-and-avoid concept as a method for self-separation of aircraft, which resulted in an inflight collision. Contributing to the accident was the absence of collision avoidance technology on both aircraft.NTSB WPR22LA066Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons U S A-315 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s inability to maintain balloon control during a high wind landing, which resulted in a serious passenger injury.