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 WPR21LA344Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182E · Eugene, ORLoss of directional control due to damage to the nosewheel strut that was sustained during a previous landing.NTSB GAA21WA198Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Tannheim, GermanyNTSB GAA21WA192Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA34 · Belgrade, SerbiaNTSB ERA21LA327Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Sterling, MAThe flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall in the landing flare and a hard landing.NTSB ERA21LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Martinsburg, WVThe flight instructor’s loss of directional control after an aerodynamic stall at takeoff.NTSB ERA21LA310Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLiteflite PTY Dragonfly Model C · Middletown, NYThe improper installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a momentary total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following the initial power loss.NTSB DCA21WA205IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Perth, AustraliaNTSB CEN21LA349Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Randolph, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low-level aerial application flight.NTSB CEN21FA345Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Hartford, WIThe flight crew’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a simulated engine failure during initial climb after takeoff, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control. Contributing to the severity of the occupants’ injuries…NTSB WPR21LA310Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Fort Sumner, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a windmill while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB WPR21LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 162 · Morton, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nosewheel collapse.NTSB WPR21LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Tracy, CAA loss of thrust during a low-level agricultural application flight, which resulted in a descent and impact with terrain. The reason for the loss of thrust could not be determined based on available information.NTSB WPR21FA298Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Banning, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB GAA21WA191Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBell 206 · Policka, CzechiaNTSB ERA21LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech K35 · Readington, NJThe failure of the forward end of the landing gear actuator rod.NTSB ERA21LA309Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Colchester, VTAn in-flight fire originating in the engine compartment near the turbocharger from a source that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and led to an autorotation and a hard landing.NTSB DCA21WA191Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBAE RJ85 · Santa Cruz de la Sierra, BoliviaNTSB CEN21LA348Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Merry, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during a low-level aerial application flight.NTSB CEN21LA346Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHpH, Spol. S.R.O. Glasflügel 304S · Briggs, TXThe overstress fracture of the elevator control tube due to reduced wall thickness from water intrusion and subsequent corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a drain hole at the bottom of the elevator control tube, which allowed the tube to…NTSB CEN21LA344Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWeiss Denis Sparrow II · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, a loss of control, and runway excursion.NTSB ERA21FA308Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRyan Navion · Pensacola, FLA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb, which resulted in a forced, off-airport landing and impact with trees and a fence.NTSB DCA21WA202IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-824 · Mexico City, MexicoNTSB CEN21LA343Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson JR. SR · Ripon, WIA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR21LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKuykendall Charles Lancair IV · Indian Springs, NVAn in-flight fire due to an undetermined electrical malfunction.NTSB WPR21LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's improper fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent hard landing on uneven terrain.NTSB GAA21WA200Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · ForeignCessna 206 · Paranam, SurinameNTSB GAA21WA189Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · ForeignAerospool WT10 · Sheparivtsi Village, UkraineNTSB ERA21LA305Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTucker Twin · Unionville, TNThe loss of directional control during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.NTSB ERA21LA304Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Lexington, KYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ENG21WA048Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignFK-Aircraft FK14 Polaris · Val Vibrata, ItalyNTSB DCA21WA188Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747 · Zhengzhou City, ChinaNTSB CEN21LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American AT-6F · Adrian, MIThe loss of control during landing due to the out of rig condition of the tailwheel which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway.NTSB CEN21LA342Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Vagner Tango II · Childress, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing the gyroplane.NTSB WPR21LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CCX-2000 · Roseburg, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which, resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.NTSB WPR21FA288Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBorom Long-EZ · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and to retract the speed brake during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct a flight review in an…NTSB ERA21LA371Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · New Shoreham, RIThe pilot’s improper decision to reject the takeoff at an excessive speed, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to lock the door as required by the placarded door closing procedures.NTSB ERA21LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM-700 C2 · Mount Pleasant, SCThe pilot’s decision to continue an unstable approach, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA21LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a fuel truck while taxiingNTSB CEN21LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Patterson, LAThe mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN21LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210F · Peyton, COThe pilot’s fuel mismanagement that resulted in a complete loss of engine power during climb and subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.NTSB CEN21LA340Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStephen L Kruer Superstol · Floyds Knobs, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the trees during a go-around.NTSB WPR21FA286Accident · 6 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Truckee, CAThe first officer’s (FO’s) improper decision to attempt to salvage an unstabilized approach by executing a steep left turn to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, and the captain’s failure to intervene after recognizing the FO’s erroneous action,…NTSB GAA21WA186Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208 · Norderney, GermanyNTSB ERA21LA300Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Murfreesboro, TNA total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing.NTSB ANC21FA065Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172P · Eagle River, AKAn inflight collision with terrain under unknown circumstances. Contributing to the delayed rescue response was the failure of the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) to activate as designed, and the mechanic’s failure to ensure the correct ELT was installed…NTSB WPR21LA311Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Kernville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB WPR21LA290Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBurkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Levan, UTThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight which resulted in an off-airport landing and a collision with a fence.NTSB WPR21LA289Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Bozeman, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA21WA188Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMD Helicopter MD900 · London, United KingdomNTSB GAA21WA185Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 206 · Sonana, Colombia