NTSB investigations, VT
180,598 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,578 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 WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'VT' 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" = 'VT' 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 ERA12CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Springfield, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182N · Newport, VTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB ERA12CA222Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Orleans, VTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting low-altitude flight.NTSB ERA12CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Grand Isle, VTThe pilot's inability to stop the airplane on a grass runway with undetected ice.NTSB ERA11CA152Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A320-232 · North Fayston, VTThe airplane's inadvertent encounter with turbulence during the approach, which resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB ERA11LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Warren, VTThe pilot's inadvertent deployment of the airbrake handle past the upper limit of its normal operating range, which resulted in binding of the controls.NTSB ERA10LA405Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlines Sportsman GS-2 · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's improper flare during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA388Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Middleberry, VTThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ERA10LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Newfane, VTThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rope while maneuvering during powerline operations for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Bennington, VTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a night approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s non-standard traffic pattern over higher terrain.NTSB ERA10CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VTThe pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA09LA509Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHebert Kitfox Speedster · Morrisville, VTA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA323Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYork Ronald J Rotorway 162F · Berlin, VTA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27B · Warren, VTThe pilot's delayed decision to divert to a suitable landing area.NTSB DEN08CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Poultney, VTThe pilot's attempt to land on an unimproved airstrip resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land on an unsuitable runway and the unsuitable runway conditions.NTSB MIA08CA011Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Miniplane DSA-1 · Alburgh, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with trees.NTSB NYC07CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2C · Greensboro, VTThe pilot's delayed decision to divert to a suitable landing area. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain of the forced landing site.NTSB DEN07CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Montpelier, VTThe pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing.NTSB NYC07CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Super Blanik L-23 · Warren, VTThe glider's inadvertent encounter with windshear. A factor was the outflow from a nearby thunderstorm.NTSB DEN07CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Highgate, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on approach resulting in the stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB NYC07LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing Design Apache Quest · Springfield, VTThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, due to the installation of an alternate wing design.NTSB NYC07FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 601P · West Dover, VTA loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB NYC06LA227Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Trikes Tourist · Middlebury, VTA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC06MA192Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEmbraer 110P1 · Pownal, VTThe pilot's misinterpretation of the airplane's position relative to the final approach fix, which resulted in the displacement of the descent profile by 6 nautical miles and the subsequent controlled flight into rising terrain. Contributing to the accident…NTSB NYC06LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChevrier, Armand J-3K · Charlotte, VTA complete loss of engine power on takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB NYC06FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Burlington, VTThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument flight procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the local air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the MSAW system, and his delayed…NTSB NYC06CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Shelburne, VTThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB NYC05LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPratt Ultravia Pelican-PL · Middlebury, VTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD05LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11CC · Charlotte, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD05LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMartel Air Command 532Elite · Highgate, VTThe pilot's improper cyclic input, which resulted in a retreating rotor blade stall, and its subsequent impact with the propeller. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to acquire proper training. A factor was the pilot's decision not to have a stability…NTSB NYC04LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASK-21 · Warren, VTThe pilot's improper pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a forced landing after experiencing a loss of thermal lift. A factor was the loss of thermal lift.NTSB NYC04CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Warren, VTThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the wind shear as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC04LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Morrisville, VTThe improper installation of an electrical wire, which resulted in arching and the initiation of a fuel vapor explosion. A factor related to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to detect a cracked rubber fuel vent line nipple.NTSB NYC04CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · West Dover, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to perform a go-around. Factors were wind gusts and the pilot's lack of flight experience.NTSB NYC03LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Londonderry, VTThe pilots inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude above the rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were the low ceilings and rising terrain.NTSB IAD03LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca AR-58-058B · Brattleboro, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent descent into trees. A factor in the accident was the downdrafts.NTSB IAD02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Barre, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the pilot's delayed initiation of the go-around.NTSB IAD02LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff attempt.NTSB IAD02LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the crosswindNTSB NYC02LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Bennington, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB NYC02FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Chittenden, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while holding.NTSB NYC02FA012Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · South Hero, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and the airplane's high gross weight condition.NTSB NYC01LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarver RAF 2000 GTX SE · Barre, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident were wind gusts.NTSB NYC01LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Warren, VTThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC01FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Newfane, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine.NTSB NYC01LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · S. Burlington, VTThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain airspeed after he experienced a partial loss of power on one engine. A factor was the partial loss of power on one engine due to an induction air leak.NTSB NYC00LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Post Mills, VTwas the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in power loss due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC00LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · Warren, VTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. A factor in the accident was the cross wind.NTSB IAD00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lyndonville, VTthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch that ran parallel to the runway.NTSB NYC00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Montpelier, VTA blocked crankcase breather line due to ice and improper maintenance which resulted in further restricting the line. A factor in this accident was the below freezing outside air temperature.