NTSB investigations, MN
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\" = 'MN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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" = 'MN' 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 CHI98FA086Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Faribault, MNwas the pilot's patial incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning. A factor associated with this accident was the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the airplane's muffler and inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot.NTSB CHI98LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Mankato, MNthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and not maintaining proper alignment. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow covered terrain and the lack of depth perception it produced.NTSB CHI98LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Litchfield, MNthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition, and the proximity of trees.NTSB CHI98LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKing Avid Flyer C · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI98LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lakeville, MNgeese that were encounter on an ILS final approach. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB CHI98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot's improper decision to continue the approach beyond decision height, when he could not see the runway; and his attempt to land without being properly aligned on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were: darkness, fog and and runway lights.NTSB CHI98LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Willmar, MNthe pilot's improper planning/decision, his continued flight into known adverse weather, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which resulted in loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the…NTSB CHI98IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blaine, MNthe fracture of the flap cable as a result of fatigue cracking.NTSB CHI98LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Lakeville, MNfuel starvation due a deteriorated grommet in an Adel clamp, and a loose mixture control cable.NTSB CHI98TA023Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Roseau, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Lake Elmo, MNthe pilot's failure identify the unsafe condition (vortex turbulence) which existed due to departing airplane and his subsequent inability to control the airplane once encountering the turbulence.NTSB CHI97LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 · Pipestone, MNthe fracture of the pitch control rod assembly.NTSB CHI97LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Dassel, MNthe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation which skewed the pilot's visual perception of threshold, and the embankment which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI97LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Maple Lake, MNthe pilot failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the night conditions and the pilot lack of recent experience with night operations.NTSB CHI97LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Glenwood, MNfailure of the student pilot to maintain the correct airspeed for a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with terrain.NTSB CHI97LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-121 · Glencoe, MNfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were: the crosswind, and proximity of trees.NTSB CHI97LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Bemidgi, MNthe pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control of the airplane, as a result of an undetermined anomaly concerning of the right main landing gear brake.NTSB CHI97LA221Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGoble RV-4 · Rosemount, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain. His excessive climb rate after takeoff was a related factor.NTSB CHI97LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Stephen, MNthe pilot's exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI97LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Aitkin, MNloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the wet/soft terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI97LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Donnelly, MNundetermined event resulting in the broken connecting rod and cylinder.NTSB CHI97FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · White Bear, MNpilot incapacitation due to a stroke.NTSB CHI97FA200Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · St. Paul, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Related factors were the pilot's diverted attention and gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI97LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mcgregor, MNthe pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway was remaining, and/or his failure to jettison his load in order to achieve sufficient climb rate to clear trees. His lack of certification and training to perform…NTSB CHI97LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5C · Lino Lakes, MNthe flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his the improper lowering of flaps for takeoff, his failure to use a longer available area for takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff before there was an insufficient amount of area…NTSB CHI97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MNthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a go-around (aborted landing). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the reduced light conditions at…NTSB CHI97LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF · Longville, MNfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition and the ditch.NTSB CHI97LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Cloud, MNthe pilot's misjudgment of his clearance around the parked vehicle. A factor was the location of the parked vehicle.NTSB CHI97LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Crystal, MNthe student pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the lack of recent flight time.NTSB CHI97IA127Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Winona, MNLoss of engine power due to improper maintenance installation.NTSB CHI97LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Duluth, MNthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI97LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180 · Lakeville, MNthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.NTSB CHI97FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Big Lake, MNThe pilot's maneuvers which exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane and resulted in structural overload of the horizontal tail followed by a structural overload of the wings.NTSB CHI97LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · South St. Paul, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in collision with a snowbank. The pilot's lack of recent experience, the crosswind, and snowbank are contributing factors.NTSB CHI97LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Two Harbors, MNfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and the snowbank.NTSB CHI97LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Marshall, MNthe pilot inadvertently putting the gear selector switch in the up position during landing.NTSB CHI97FA059Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Crystal, MNfailure of the pilot-in-command to ensure adequate removal of airframe ice from the aircraft during preflight.NTSB CHI97FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Cottage Grove, MNfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during an ILS approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the IFR weather conditions, the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience, and the pilot's lack of familiarity in flying the accident…NTSB CHI97LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Franklin, MNThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and his fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor with this accident was a frost blocked cockpit windshield.NTSB CHI97LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Park Rapids, MNthe pilot's high flare. Factors were the icing weather condition and the airframe ice.NTSB CHI96FA348Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Saint Clair, MNa loss of power due to the engine's #2 cylinder exhaust valve stuck open, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB CHI96LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Jordan, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CHI96LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeville, MNthe student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the hard landing.NTSB CHI96LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot's misjudging the fuel supply and fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI96LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Stewartville, MNthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a failure to reach the proper touchdown point for the landing. The fractured nose gear shimmy damper attaching collar and the jammed nose gear were related factors.NTSB CHI96FA314Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Medford, MNfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the (primary) vacuum system and a restriction in the (standby) vacuum system.NTSB CHI96LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Aitkin, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. Factors relating to this accident were the transmission lines and the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.NTSB CHI96LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Eden Prairie, MNthe instructor pilot delayed the remedial action and failed to maintain adequate supervision. The slow airspeed maintained by the student pilot was a factor.NTSB CHI96LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Duxbury, MNthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed.NTSB CHI96LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 19 · Shakopee, MNfailure of the right main landing gear shock strut due to internal corrosion. The restriction to inspection of the strut was a related factor.