NTSB investigations, UT
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\" = 'UT' 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" = 'UT' 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 FTW00LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. A factor was the turbulent weather conditions.NTSB FTW00LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNoteman RV6-A · Kanab, UTThe partial loss of engine power as result of the failure of an exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN00FA085Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-300 · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was wind shear.NTSB DEN00FA084Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350B · Blanding, UTthe pilot's loss of aircraft control due to abrupt flight maneuvering. Contributing factors were the high density altitude weather condition, the total loss of engine power due to the pilot manually introducing excessive fuel into the engine and over temping…NTSB DEN00LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Monument Valley, UTFailure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were a dust devil/whirlwind and the pilot's lack of landing currency.NTSB DEN00LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawkins & Powers UH-1B · Helper, UTTotal failure of the number 1 bearing due to lack of lubrication, the oil flow being restricted by a foreign object (epoxy hardener). Factors were trees and the unavailability of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN00LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Hanksville, UTThe pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise after landing hard, and inadvertently stalling the airplane after aborting the landing attempt. Factors were wind gusts, and the pilot failing to reconfigure the airplane (resetting the elevator trim…NTSB DEN00LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Zodiac CH 601 HDS · West Jordan, UTTotal failure of an oil line fitting, resulting in oil exhaustion and subsequent engine seizure. Factors were the poor fitting installation by the pilot, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB DEN00LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Cedar City, UTThe failure of the right engine mixture control cable, which prevented the pilot from restarting the engine. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow procedures by not feathering the right propeller, the rough terrain, and the high vegetation.NTSB DEN00LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Provo, UTThe pilot misjudging the flare. Factors were dark night conditions, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of operation (night landings).NTSB DEN00LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Ogden, UTInadvertent landing gear retraction by person(s) undetermined. A factor was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.NTSB DEN00GA050Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58A+ · Woods Cross, UTThe pilot's failure to roll throttle back on (return the power to the normal operating range) during an attempted power recovery from an autorotation, and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB DEN00LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 212 · Mt Pleasant, UTFailure of the main rotor mast due to fatigue that resulted from inadequate quality assurance during the manufacturing process.NTSB DEN00LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tooele, UTThe pilot's failure to correct the descent, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, his lack of recent experience in type of operation, his inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological…NTSB DEN00LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Fillmore, UTThe pilot's improper use of elevator trim, resulting in his failure to obtain sufficient takeoff airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. A Factor was his failure to follow the preflight checklist.NTSB DEN00LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Huntsville, UTThe snow shower, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.NTSB DEN00IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-347 · Salt Lake City, UTImproper assembly of the wheel during build up in the operator's maintenance facilities.NTSB DEN00IA023Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-232 · Salt Lake City, UTTotal failure of the main landing gear retract actuator due to stress corrosion caused by the use of a faulty sealant by company maintenance personnel that allowed moisture to enter the joint. A factor was the use of an improper fillet seal.NTSB DEN00LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Logan, UTThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DEN00LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bullfrog, UTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in type of aircraft and the fence.NTSB DEN00FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWatkins Christen Eagle · Brigham City, UTThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an unknown physical impairment.NTSB DEN99LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · St. George, UTThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors included the pilot concentrating on the maneuver being practiced to such an extent that he was inattentive to outside surroundings, and the sun glare.NTSB DEN99LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Panguitch, UTInadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command. Factors were high velocity gusty winds, high-density altitude, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN99LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B2A · Tremonton, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while attempting a precautionary autorotation landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN99LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murray, UTA forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Factors were fuel exhaustion and inaccurate preflight planning by the flight instructor.NTSB DEN99LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Heber City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. Factors were the gusting crosswind conditions, and the airport sign.NTSB DEN99LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Heber City, UTThe stripped threads and subsequent separation of the left hydraulic brake line leading to fluid loss and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.NTSB DEN99LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Tooele, UTAn inadequate flare during landing touchdown, resulting in a fracture of the right main landing gear strut. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the student.NTSB DEN99LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UTAn inadvertent collision with a bird.NTSB DEN99LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A-75-N1 (Stearman) · Tooele, UTThe failure of the right main landing gear tire's inner tube, and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop by the pilot.NTSB DEN00LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's failure to follow alternate landing gear extension procedures. Factors were the main landing gear failure to extend and a loss of electrical power.NTSB DEN99LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Delta, UTThe pilot's delayed aborted takeoff. A factor was the high density altitude.NTSB DEN99FA120Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Roy, UTThe pilot inadvertently allowing the aircraft to enter a stall during initial climb following takeoff. Factors were high density altitude and gross weight which exceeded the maximum.NTSB DEN99LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Salt Lake City, UTA total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) for reasons undetermined. Factors were the existence of conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB DEN99LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportButler SX-300 · Hill Afb, UTA failure of the left main landing gear attachment for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN99LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Salt Lake City, UTFailure of the nose landing gear scissors bolt for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN99LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ogden, UTThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude during an intentional (practice) low altitude flight maneuver (landing approach).NTSB DEN99LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRich RV3-A · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion during the flight. Factor was the airplane's inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB DEN99LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Richfield, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires while maneuvering during an aerial application.NTSB DEN99FA071Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the obscuring weather conditions.NTSB DEN99LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Wendover, UTThe pilot's improper preflight/in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion. A factor was the closed runway condition.NTSB DEN99LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSly RV-6A · Payson, UTThe development of carburetor ice resulting in a loss of engine power, and the inadequate carburetor heat shroud. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions, the kit manufacturer's inadequate carburetor heat shroud design, the FAA's inadequate…NTSB DEN99LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Provo, UTThe pilot exercising poor judgment by ignoring proper procedures/directives, his intentional selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were his ostentatious display, the other airplane moving on…NTSB DEN99LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were his lack of recent flight experience, and his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB DEN99TA031Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Woodruff, UTA partial loss of engine power due to erosion in the compressor assembly module. Factors were a missing rotating labyrinth seal, the installation of which had not been performed by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB DEN99FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's poor judgement by intentionally flying into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were the resulting spatial disorientation, the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft, the in-flight wing…NTSB DEN99LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-181 · Tooele, UTThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributng factors were fog, low ceilings, high terrain, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic environment and his misinterpretation of terrain features on…NTSB DEN99LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Provo, UTThe pilot's abrupt throttle control movement that caused the engine to flood, and his failure to follow emergency procedures contained in the Airplane Flight Manual. Factors were increasing the mixture control to full rich and switching the fuel pump to high…NTSB DEN99LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Vernal, UTLoss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the quartering tailwind.NTSB FTW98LA405Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1L · Price, UTThe pilot's inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Factors were the high density altitude flight conditions, the unfavorable wind condition, and the none suitable terrain for an autorotation.