NTSB investigations, HI
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 WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'HI' 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" = 'HI' 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 ANC20LA028Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Kalapana, HIA loss of control due to the fatigue fracture of a tail rotor fenestron blade due to the geometry of the water drain hole positioning on the rib.NTSB ANC20FA024Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 305 · Mokuleia, HIA separation of the left rudder cable due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC20CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TP206 · Kahului, HIThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and a subsequent a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose-over.NTSB ANC20CA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kapolei, HIThe student pilot's loss of airplane control during a short field takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial action.NTSB ANC20MA010Accident · 7 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAirbus AS350B2 · Kekaha, HIThe pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules (VFR) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in the collision into terrain. Contributing to the accident was Safari Aviation Inc.’s lack of safety management processes…NTSB ANC20LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Honolulu, HIThe pilot of the Cessna's failure to set the parking brake before diverting his attention inside the airplane, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the airplane ahead of it on the taxiway.NTSB ANC19LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Lahaina, HIThe pilots’ failure to maintain a proper approach speed and their decision to continue the approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long and a subsequent runway overrun.NTSB WPR19LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206 · Waikoloa Village, HIThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap.NTSB WPR19MA177Accident · 11 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Mokuleia, HIThe pilot’s aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control at an altitude that was too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident were (1) the operation of the airplane near its aft center of gravity…NTSB WPR19FA123Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Kailua, HIThe helicopter’s encounter with a strong downdraft or outflow boundary while operating at a higher than recommended airspeed in turbulence which resulted in a low-G condition, excessive main rotor flapping, and an in-flight breakup when the main rotor…NTSB WPR19LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMD Helicopter 369 · Hauula, HIFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s fuel burn miscalculation. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative caution light indicating low fuel level.NTSB GAA19CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Creation Tanarg · Kailua-Kona, HIThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DCA19CA088Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 777 · Honolulu, HIthe airplanes encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB WPR19LA087Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMD Helicopter 369 · Kukuihaele, HIThe partial loss of engine power due to corrosion in the engine bleed valve due to wash solution intrusion. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a bushing manufactured to incorrect dimensions in the bleed valve, and the uneven terrain at the…NTSB WPR19LA041Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHawker Hawker Hntr FMK 58 · Honolulu, HIA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEugene Wells Dragon Fly-B · Kailua/Kona, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes for which he did not have an endorsement.NTSB GAA19CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Lihue, HIThe passenger’s improper decision to hold her cell phone outside the helicopter, which resulted in it departing the helicopter and striking the tail rotor.NTSB WPR19LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 430 · Kailua, HIThe separation of one of the tail rotors blades’ root enclosures due to improper repair.NTSB WPR19LA013Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Kaneohe, HIThe pilot’s sudden incapacitation from an undiagnosed heart condition during flight, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR18LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Kapolei, HILoss of engine power due to water in the fuel lines.NTSB WPR18LA269Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Wahiawa, HILoss of oil in flight as a result of a loose oil filter adapter which resulted in the pilot initiating an immediate landing to an open field. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's manipulation of the throttle that led to a reduction in rotor rpm, which…NTSB WPR18TA236Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA28 · Mokuleia, HIA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR18TA239Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportEurocopter EC130 · Hilo, HIThe separation of the left sliding door in flight after it opened for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in damage to the main rotor blades.NTSB WPR18LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Honolulu, HIThe operator's improper installation of the tail rotor (TR) teeter bearings, which resulted in cascading in-flight failures of the TR components and attach hardware.NTSB DCA18IA092Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 777 222 · Honolulu, HIthe fracture of a fan blade due to P&W's continued classification of the TAI inspection process as a new and emerging technology that permitted them to continue accomplishing the inspection without having to develop a formal, defined initial and recurrent…NTSB WPR18LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJust JA30 Superstol · Kapolei, HIThe collapse and separation of the right landing gear suspension strut due to overload.NTSB ANC18FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Maunaloa, HIThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions while conducting an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR18LA010Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Molokai, HIA descent and subsequent impact with open ocean waters for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB DCA18CA007Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 328 · Honolulu, HIan inadvertent encounter of clear air turbulence.NTSB WPR17FA170Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Waipi'o, HIThe pilot's controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude in close proximity to the rising terrain.NTSB WPR17LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Honolulu, HIA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.NTSB GAA17CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kaunakakai, HIThe student pilot’s incorrect flap configuration during the go-around, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.NTSB GAA17CA191Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · Kalaupapa, HIThe pilot's attempted aborted landing late in the landing sequence because she saw another airplane on the runway facing her with its propeller turning, which resulted in a hard landing, a subsequent loss of directional control, and ground loop.NTSB GAA17CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G 109B · Mokuleia, HIThe failure of the upper rudder hinge during flight due to severe corrosion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and the lack of an annual inspection.NTSB WPR17FAMS2Accident · 3 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172M · Open water, HIUndetermined because the airplane was not located.NTSB GAA17CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchauer William A JR Starduster TOO SA300 · Kapolei, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR17FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Pukoo, HIThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions at night in rain, which resulted in his geographic disorientation and controlled flight into terrain.NTSB GAA17CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kapolei, HIThe pilot’s use of an excessive pitch attitude during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB WPR17LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Waimea, HIImpact of the lift cable after it exited the helicopter during liftoff with the main rotor (MR) blades, which resulted in the separation of an MR blade tip and the vertical vibration of the helicopter.NTSB WPR16LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N · Honolulu, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter rescue net’s contact with a utility pole and serious injury to an occupant who fell from the rescue net. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR16LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Kailua/Kona, HIAn on-ground upset for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the helicopter revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR16LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-150 · Kona, HIThe total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean.NTSB GAA16CA472Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kahului, HIThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and hard landing.NTSB WPR16LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Waianae, HIThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in applying carburetor heat during flight while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR16FA116Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hanapepe, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic…NTSB OPS16IA009IncidentClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportCessna 172S · Honolulu, HIThe air traffic controller's decision to clear an aircraft to land on a runway occupied by another aircraft that had previously been instructed to line up and wait. Contributing to the runway incursion was the failure of the air traffic controller to visually…NTSB WPR16FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Honolulu, HIThe in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to improper maintenance, which resulted in low main rotor rpm and a subsequent hard landing to water.NTSB WPR16FA055Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus EC130 · Hanalei, HIThe fatigue failure of the engine fuel pipe as a result of vibration caused by a worn starter-generator front bearing support, which excited the fuel pipe and caused it to oscillate at a resonant frequency, and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB WPR15LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Bros SD3 60 · Kapolei, HIThe pilots’ failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to complete the Before Landing checklist.NTSB GAA15CA147Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kailua-Kona, HIThe flight instructor's decision to conduct a high altitude pinnacle landing without adequate power, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the density altitude at the high altitude pinnacle…