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 ERA21LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Bloomsburg, PAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA21LA299Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Ocracoke, NCThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around during the unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing too far down the runway, and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB DCA21WA187Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Nice, ItalyNTSB CEN21FA334Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Benoit, MSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance capabilities and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and prohibited medications.NTSB WPR21LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s improper pitch control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landingNTSB WPR21LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which, resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKevin P Stolhammer KR 1 · Electric City, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR21LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Mt. Hood, ORThe total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the presentation of an abandoned airport as available for use in the Federal Aviation Administration…NTSB WPR21FA283Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SM-1019B · Lewiston, IDThe pilot’s failure to remove the flight control lock before departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection and flight control check…NTSB CEN21LA337Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Larimore, NDThe pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN21LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Rock Falls, ILThe right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB GAA21WA238Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA31 · Doncaster, United KingdomNTSB ERA21LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2006T · Clearwater, FLThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision to confirm the landing gear was extended.NTSB ERA21LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Arden, NCThe inadequate inspection of the throttle control cable assembly, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB DCA22WA171Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer ERJ190 · Caracas, VenezuelaNTSB CEN21LA473Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Mineral Wells, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA338Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Harrah, OKThe pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without a carburetor heat control in atmospheric conditions conducive to the development of serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN21LA336Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDriver RV-7 · Oshkosh, WIThe RV-8 pilot’s failure to account for the position of the RV-7 behind him during the landing roll in a staggered landing formation, which resulted in a ground collision of the two airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the self-induced pressure created…NTSB CEN21LA333Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing E75 · Baraboo, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fence while on final approach.NTSB ANC21LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Anchorage, AKThe fatigue fracture of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 1025 carbon steel rudder post, which resulted in structural failure of the rudder. Contributing to the fatigue failure was the post’s susceptibility to fatigue cracking under normal service…NTSB WPR21LA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Chelan, WAThe pilot’s unstable approach to land in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA21WA184Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Almoguera, SpainNTSB ERA21LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate distance between the airplane and hangar, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.NTSB DCA21LA184Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A321-211 · Romulus, MIWhile conducting the safety briefing, the forward flight attendant was thrown backwards into the flight deck door due to the sudden stopping of the airplane by the flight crew to prevent a collision with a bus. Contributing to this accident was the bus…NTSB CEN21LA450Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Caddo Mills, TXThe missing vertical stabilizer hardware, which resulted in a severe uncommanded yawing motion that necessitated an emergency landing, during which the airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.NTSB CEN21LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20F · New Albany, MSThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing that resulted in a collision with a fence post. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the alternator drive belt during cruise flight for unknown reasons and the subsequent inoperative electrical…NTSB WPR21LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172I · Renton, WAThe boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision.NTSB ERA21LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCarpenter Stol CH750 · Rockwell, NCThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat at any time during the flight.NTSB ERA21LA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 560XL · Reading, PAThe captain’s improper decision to continue an unstabilized approach despite several go-around calls by the pilot monitoring, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the pressure vessel.NTSB DCA21WA185AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Dubai, United Arab EmiratesNTSB CEN21LA332Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMadera RV-3 · Jacksonville, ILThe pilot’s improper flare during landing which resulted in an attempted go-around, loss of control, and aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA21WA187Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignSikorsky S76 · Soehanah, South China Sea,, IndonesiaNTSB GAA21WA180Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Contrada Coccaro Fasano, ItalyNTSB ENG21WA033IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747-8F · Hone Kong, Hong Kong SAR ChinaNTSB CEN21LA452Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Mineral Point, WIThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid a wire during an aerial application flight, resulting in a collision with the wire.NTSB CEN21LA339Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · West Liberty, IAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid a wire while maneuvering at low altitude during an aerial application flight, resulting in a collision with the wire.NTSB ERA21LA301Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Rochester, NYThe pilot’s excessive speed and improper landing flare which resulted in abnormal runway contact, porpoising, and substantial damage.NTSB ERA21LA295Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Point Harbor, NCThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation over a large body of water and a high velocity impact with the water. Contributing to the accident…NTSB ERA21LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTurbine Cubs Of Wyoming PA-18 Super CUB · Dinwiddie, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while taxiing on soft ground, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN21LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Brenham, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from a rough field.NTSB CEN21LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Amana, IAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21FA330Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Elgin, MNThe pilot’s decision to operate the helicopter under powerlines, which resulted in a main rotor blade striking a powerline, causing the helicopter to descend from a low altitude and impact terrain.NTSB ANC21LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the floatplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB WPR21LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA21WA177Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignMooney M20 · Gothard, SwitzerlandNTSB GAA21WA176Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBeech C90 · Durango, MexicoNTSB ERA21LA293Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Frostproof, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls.NTSB CEN21LA325Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Longmont, COThe airplane’s lack of climb performance after takeoff in high density altitude conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN21FA327Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Comstock, TXImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA21WA178Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Steinenbronn, Germany