NTSB investigations, CO
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\" = 'CO' 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" = 'CO' 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 CEN26LA004Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · North La Junta, COThe solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN26LA001Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Colorado Springs, COOn October 1, 2025, about 0412 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-200 airplane, N999AD, was substantially damaged during an accident near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and the 2 passengers were not injured. The airplane…NTSB CEN25LA405Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSukhoi SU-26MX · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN25LA403Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Longmont, COThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN25LA398Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Del Norte, COThe loss of directional control during landing roll due to a flat tire.NTSB CEN25FA366Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech P35 · Englewood, COOn September 5, 2025, about 0623 mountain daylight time, a Beech P35 airplane, N463T, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Englewood, Colorado. The pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor were both fatally injured. The airplane was…NTSB WPR25FA268Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172M · Fort Morgan, COOn August 31, 2025, about 1040 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N61657, and an Extra Flugzeugproduktions-UND EA 300/LC, N330AN, were both destroyed when they collided midair near Fort Morgan, Colorado. The pilot and safety pilot of the Cessna received…NTSB DCA25LA308Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Canada BD500 · Denver, COUnidentified burned debris in an aft galley oven, which generated smoke and odor in the cabin and led to an air turnback and subsequent evacuation, during which a serious injury occurred.NTSB CEN25LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKaman Aerospace K-1200 · Eagle, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA333Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportParks Fokker D-VII Replica · Englewood, COA malfunction of the tailwheel which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.NTSB CEN25LA332Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Air Force Academy, COThe student pilot’s failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN25LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJMB Aircraft S R O VL-3LSA-912 · Erie, COThe flight instructors inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action and the pilot’s improper landing flare during which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN25LA328Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV14 · Parker, COSeparation of the right landing gear wheel assembly during landing.NTSB CEN25LA310Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22 · Jaroso, COOn August 7, 2025 at 0935 mountain daylight time, a Cirrus SR22 airplane, N412DJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jaroso, Colorado. The pilot receiving instruction and a passenger were seriously injured, and the flight…NTSB DCA25LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-8 · Denver, COThe failure of the airplane’s left main landing gear tires and wheels during the takeoff roll due to the thermal relief plugs melting and releasing tire pressure, which resulted in abnormal airplane handling characteristics and led the flight crew to reject…NTSB CEN25LA251Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportScott Vincin Just Acft Highlander · Mancos, COThe airplane’s reduced climb performance during takeoff in mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and impact with terrain.NTSB DCA25LA266Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openAirbus A320-251N · Denver, CONTSB CEN25FA247Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportZenith CH601 · Pawnee National Grassland, COOn July 12, 2025, about 1250 mountain daylight time, a Zenith CH601 HDS airplane, N314LB was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in the Pawnee National Grasslands, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the…NTSB CEN25LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFairchild 24R · Greeley, COThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing due to excessive wear in the tailwheel steering assembly.NTSB CEN25LA240Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCK-1865 · La Garita, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in mountainous terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and aeronautical decision making.NTSB CEN25LA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Meeker, COThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN25LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA12 · Brush, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while performing a touch and go landing.NTSB WPR25FA190Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMD Helicopters 369E · Meeker, COOn June 25, 2025, about 1001 mountain daylight time, an MD Helicopters 369E, N411WJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Meeker, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25FA216Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMurphy Aircraft Manufacturing Moose · Montrose, COOn June 23, 2025, about 1021 mountain daylight time, a Murphy Aircraft Manufacturing Limited Moose airplane, N250MK, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Montrose, Colorado. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries.…NTSB CEN25LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Fort Morgan, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.NTSB CEN25LA349AccidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 650 · Westplains, COThe pilot’s improper judgment to circumnavigate convective activity which resulted in extensive hail damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN25FA178Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Broomfield, COOn May 17, 2025, about 1003 mountain daylight time, a Beechcraft 95-B55, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Broomfield, Colorado. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight was being operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN25LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Longmont, COThe disconnected throttle control that resulted in a loss of engine power due to improper maintenance.NTSB CEN25LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Ault, COThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.NTSB CEN25LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech V35 · Engelwood, COOn March 16, 2025, at 1741 mountain daylight time, a Beech V35 airplane, N7987R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Englewood, Colorado. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Kiowa, COThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DCA25FA159Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBoeing 737-823 · Denver, COOn March 13, 2025, about 1759 mountain daylight time, American Airlines flight 1006, Boeing 737-823, N885NN, experienced engine vibrations during takeoff from Colorado Springs Airport (COS), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The flight crew continued the takeoff,…NTSB CEN25LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Superstol · Paonia, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN25FA106Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportVans RV7 · Matheson, COOn March 1, 2025, about 1215 mountain daylight time, a Vans RV7 experimental airplane, N902T, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Matheson, Colorado. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN25LA089Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Brush, COThe failure of the left main landing gear forward strut.NTSB CEN25LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Air Force Academy, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach after encountering an unexpected windshear.NTSB CEN25LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 560 · Pagosa Springs, COThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and poor preflight inspection and decision-making, which led to a takeoff attempt above the airplane’s certified maximum takeoff weight with snow-contaminated wings, resulting in a rejected takeoff at an airspeed…NTSB CEN25FA047Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182T · Drake, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing was mountain wave turbulence in the area.NTSB CEN25FA040Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 35-B33 · Nunn, COOn November 15, 2024, about 1000 mountain standard time (MST), a Beech 35-B33, N285BW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nunn, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB CEN25LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Falcon, COThe student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB CEN25LA003Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Montrose, COA loss of engine power during a demonstrated autorotation due to an improperly adjusted air-fuel mixture or idle setting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to perform the required idle check during previous flights in higher elevation areas.NTSB CEN25LA001Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TR182 · Englewood, COThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing rollout.NTSB CEN24LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 14 19 · Cortez, COThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN24LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta, COThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control during a bounced landing and go-around, during which the right main landing gear struck a large rock, which damaged it such that it collapsed during the following landing, which caused the airplane to impact the ground…NTSB CEN24LA374Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-2000 · Kremmling, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing.NTSB CEN24LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Italia S R L Virus SW · Boulder, COThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down attitude and subsequent porpoised landing.NTSB CEN24LA362Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Arboles, COA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN24LA350Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Englewood, COA partial loss of engine power due to fuel-oil contamination of the fuel injection servo.NTSB CEN24LA344Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Rifle, COA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN24FA338Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Camden, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transformer that was mounted to a power pole during an aerial application flight.