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 ERA21LA141Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSteinman Mark E Lancair 320 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The airplane’s impact with water for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA21LA137Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172B · Winchester, VAThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21LA136Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTurcotte JR Robert L RV6 · North Hampton, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN21LA138Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182F · Millville, IAThe inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB GAA21WA048Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R66 · Khvoyninsky District, RussiaNTSB ERA21LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare and attempted go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA21LA134Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421 · St. Marys, PAThe pilot’s decision to continue the approach to a snow-covered runway in low-visibility conditions with limited ability to visually differentiate the left runway edge from the snow berm that ran along that side of the runway.NTSB ERA21FA135Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV7 · Mayfield, KYThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of airplane control, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46R-350T · Kansas City, MOThe loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58 · Greensburg, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB GAA21WA030Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Bloemfontein, South AfricaNTSB CEN21LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Indianapolis, INThe pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a bounced touch and go landing and subsequent nose wheel separation.NTSB GAA21WA032Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Formiga, BrazilNTSB GAA21WA027Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-140 · Ilopango, El SalvadorNTSB GAA21WA025Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-140 · North Cat Cay, BahamasNTSB ERA21LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Bartow, FLA leaking left main landing gear down lock actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a subsequent landing gear collapse during landing.NTSB ERA21FA133Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Vinemont, ALA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ENG21WA015IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747 · Maastricht, Netherlands, NetherlandsNTSB DCA21WA086Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Vijayawada, IndiaNTSB DCA21FA085Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBoeing 777-222 · Broomfield, COThe fatigue failure of the right engine fan blade. Contributing to the fan blade failure was the inadequate inspection of the blades, which failed to identify low-level indications of cracking, and the insufficient frequency of the manufacturer’s inspection…NTSB WPR21LA135Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Carefree, AZThe substandard installation of the airplane’s autopilot system hardware, which resulted in a malfunction of the rudder control system during flight and a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR21FA114Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Los Angeles, CAThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 6 exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 55 · Jeffersonville, INThe flight crew’s failure to verify the correct runway for landing, which resulted in a landing on a snow contaminated runway and resulting damage to the airplane. The illumination of the lights associated with the closed runway contributed to the accident.NTSB CEN21LA132Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B100 · Lubbock, TXThe failure of the right-side window inner pane for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA21WA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignBell 206 · Wonderboom, South AfricaNTSB ERA21LA132Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150G · Indian Head, MDThe pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the flight instructor’s mismanagement of the precautionary landing approach.NTSB WPR21LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafter CCK-1865 · Quartzite, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff while operating in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB DCA21WA231Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Ikeja, NigeriaNTSB CEN21FA130Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVelocity Vtwin · Janesville, WIThe exceedance of the maximum airspeed for flight with the landing gear extended, which resulted in a separation of the right main landing gear door that subsequently impacted the right propeller and resulted in a total loss of right engine power.…NTSB ERA21FA130Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206 · St Thomas, CBA total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of two of the stage 3 compressor blades. Contributing to the failure of the compressor blades was the failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the compressor at the recommended interval for operation in…NTSB WPR21LA111Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46R-350T · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot’s encounter with mountain wave activity with severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing.NTSB WPR21LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDassault FALCON900EX · San Diego, CAThe flight crew’s operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer’s specified weight and balance limitations and with an improper trim setting, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to rotate during the attempted takeoff. Contributing to the…NTSB GAA21WA022Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech A36 · Novo Progresso, BrazilNTSB DCA21WA087IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 757 · Leipzig, GermanyNTSB CEN21LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAgustawestland Philadelphia AW119MKII · Alexandria, MNThe helicopter’s impact with an object on departure that could not be determined.NTSB ANC21LA017Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane encountering deep snow and coming to rest inverted.NTSB GAA21WA035Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Culiacan, MexicoNTSB GAA21WA024Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA36 · ConceiçãO De Alagoas, BrazilNTSB CEN21LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Prairie du Sac, WIThe student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the collision with a snowbank. Contributing to the accident was the compacted snow conditions on the runway surface.NTSB GAA21WA033Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAviat A1C-180 · Nanyuki, KenyaNTSB GAA21WA021AccidentClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R22 · Hughenden, AustraliaNTSB GAA21WA034Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · La Morita, MexicoNTSB ERA21LA131Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the aft seat cushion was adequately secured, which resulted in its movement, subsequent interference with the flight controls, and a hard landing.NTSB GAA21WA018Accident · 2 fatalClass 4 · ForeignBell 206B · Courchevel, FranceNTSB ERA21LA127Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV7 · Thonotosassa, FLThe pilot’s failure to apply adequate torque on the fuel pressure line aluminum adaptor fitting, which resulted in the loosening of the adapter, a loss of fuel flow, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s choice of a…NTSB CEN21LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Alamo, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel.NTSB WPR21LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Price, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMD Helicopter 369 · Mesa, AZThe pilot’s improper pitch attitude for landing and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, resulted in the main rotor blades impacting the tail boom.NTSB WPR21LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAbbett Gerry Lancair Evolution · Saratoga, WYA windshield failure during cruise flight due to stress concentrations in the bond area as a result of improper assembly of the windshield.NTSB ERA21LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Orange, VAThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.