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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Query with SQL
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 CEN21LA269Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Corpus Christi, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN21LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-1 · Roanoke, TXInadequate maintenance of the brake system which resulted in the caliper binding closed and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN21LA265Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Columbus, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from sealant contamination in the wing.NTSB CEN21FA263Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Madisonville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during final approach for landing, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.NTSB GAA21WA144Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignLancair 360 · Neuenrade, GermanyNTSB ERA21LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Groton, CTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.NTSB ERA21LA248Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Nellysford, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path to the runway.NTSB CEN21LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Elwood, NEThe failure of the engine master rod, resulting in a total loss of engine power and a forced landing.NTSB ANC21LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Nenana, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees during landing.NTSB WPR21LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Fields, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.NTSB GAA21WA143Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Auckland, New ZealandNTSB CEN21LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Fulshear, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, which led to an impact with a fence.NTSB WPR21LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Yelm, WAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR21LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Miles City, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain.NTSB OPS21LA003Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-8H4 · San Diego, CAThe blocked go-around radio instruction from the air traffic control tower to the arrival aircraft which resulted in the arrival aircraft continuing the landing approach. This led to a loss of separation between the landing aircraft and the aircraft awaiting…NTSB GAA21WA149Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMitsubishi MU2 · Haguenau, FranceNTSB DCA21WA154IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777 · London, United KingdomNTSB CEN21LA262Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150H · Muncie, INThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on departure in high density altitude conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN21LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Lafayette, COThe flight crew’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN21LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Reserve, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN21LA268Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Saint James, LAThe in-flight fatigue failure of an air-conditioning system hose which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with a road sign.NTSB CEN21LA260Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Denton, TXThe flight instructor and student pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s available fuel resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB GAA21WA142Accident · 4 fatalClass 4 · ForeignCessna 310 · RondonóPolis, BrazilNTSB ERA21LA247Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGarrison Ronald L Zodiac 601 XL · Cumberland, MDAn inadvertent release of the canopy, which allowing the canopy to open during flight and led to an inflight loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of any safeguard to prevent the inadvertent opening of the canopy.NTSB WPR21FA223Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV6 · Porterville, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB GAA21WA203Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Ma'ale Edomin, IsraelNTSB GAA21WA138AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBell 214 · Nipigon, CanadaNTSB DCA21WA152Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Kolkata, IndiaNTSB GAA21WA139IncidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 152 · Daleszyce, PolandNTSB ERA21LA241Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Robbinsville, NJThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21FA239Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-35 · Wurtsboro, NYThe pilot’s low-altitude release from tow for reasons that could not be determined, and his subsequent exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while returning to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21FA252Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Darlington, INA loss of control while practicing an aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Chandalar Lake, AKThe pilot’s over application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR21LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJabiru USA Sport J230-SP · Oceano, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing fast and hard which damaged the right main landing gear wheel pant which lodged under the wheel.NTSB GAA21WA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignBeech C90 · Mumbai, IndiaNTSB ERA21LA251Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Monticello, NYThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing rollout, a subsequent loss of directional control, and landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA21LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Sanford, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA21LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJabiru USA Sport J250-SP · Marietta, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA21LA240Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Warwick, NYThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.NTSB CEN21LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain.NTSB CEN21LA251Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKevin Lippert Zenith CH 750 · Montrose, COThe loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock.NTSB GAA21WA136Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT301 · Cienaga - Magdalena, ColombiaNTSB ERA21LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHonda HA-420 · Kennesaw, GAThe mechanic’s improper installation of the left main wheel assembly.NTSB CEN21LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 560XL · Aspen, COThe malfunction of the landing gear handle for reasons that could not be determined, which caused the right main landing gear to collapse during the landing roll.NTSB CEN21LA254Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Drew, MSA loss of control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21LA250Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV9 · West Portsmouth, OHThe pilot’s improper use of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN21LA249Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Justin, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons based upon the available information.NTSB GAA21WA134Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 180 · RPSU-Porec, CroatiaNTSB CEN21LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · San Angelo, TXInadequate maintenance of the left main landing gear strut, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN21LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer TH55A/269A · Monroe, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during landing which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.