NTSB investigations, WV
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\" = 'WV' 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" = 'WV' 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 GAA17CA316Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMalinowski Walter S RV8 · Canaan Valley, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB DCA17FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportShort Bros. & Harland SD3 30 · Charleston, WVthe flight crew's improper decision to conduct a circling approach contrary to the operator's standard operating procedures (SOP) and the captain's excessive descent rate and maneuvering during the approach, which led to inadvertent, uncontrolled contact with…NTSB GAA17CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Charleston, WVThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB ERA17LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bluefield, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.NTSB GAA16CA490Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Parkersburg, WVThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the approach for landing, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway threshold. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during…NTSB ERA16CA259Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHirn Associates Zodiac CH601XL · Hedgesville, WVThe pilot’s inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, which resulted in a premature takeoff and subsequent loss of airplane control and collision with trees.NTSB ERA16CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPezetel SZD 48-1JANTAR STD 2 · Maysville, WVThe glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain soaring flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA16CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Moundsville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA16LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC 1B · Hedgesville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when it encountered a wind gust during climbout.NTSB ERA16FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Charleston, WVThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that her seat was properly secured before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent loss of control. Contributing was the lack of an installed secondary seat stop.NTSB ERA16LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Shoals, WVThe improper locking of the rear passenger door by the specialty nurse, which resulted in the door separating from the helicopter in flight.NTSB ERA16LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Charles Town, WVThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while practicing a stall, which resulted in an unintentional spin.NTSB ERA15CA317Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Fairmont, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the wing's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA287Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Southside, WVThe pilot’s exhaustion of the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to secure the engine before the forced landing.NTSB ERA15FA049Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Lewisburg, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were abnormal engine operation due to improper…NTSB ERA15LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Valley Point, WVUndetermined based on a lack of available information.NTSB ERA14LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Pennsboro, WVA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14FA192Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Hugheston, WVThe pilot's loss of airplane control while operating in instrument flight rules conditions.NTSB ERA14FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33 · Lumberport, WVA stroke or cardiovascular event, which resulted in the pilot’s acute impairment or incapacitation and his subsequent flight into terrain.NTSB ERA14LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Buckhannon, WVThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel mixture management and failure to use the appropriate checklist or manuals during approach to landing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA13LA344Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Center Point, WVA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13CA333Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMillhouse D Scott Kitfox II · Logan, WVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student.NTSB ERA13CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes TH-55A · Morgantown, WVThe pilot’s inadequate planning which resulted in an encounter with settling with power and descent into terrain during takeoff.NTSB ERA13CA218Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Davis, WVThe pilot’s improper glidepath as he approached the runway and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing.NTSB ERA13CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Summersville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA13LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Parkersburg, WVThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12LA435Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-42 · Charleston, WVThe airplane’s encounter with a gravity-wave duct atmospheric phenomenon.NTSB ERA12FA409Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon C90GT · Morgantown, WVThe pilot's inadequate preflight route planning and in-flight route and altitude selection, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a communications tower in possible instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…NTSB ERA12LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrendergast John/Vans RV-7A · Gerrardstown, WVThe pilot/builder's misjudgment of the required spacer width needed after engine housing lap grinding, which resulted in bearing oil hole misalignment and insufficient internal engine lubrication.NTSB ERA12LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilloughby Pete A Streak Shadow · Salem, WVA total loss of engine power due to a piston seizure that resulted from a fuel system restriction and poorly secured fuel lines. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/builder’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer procedures and his use of…NTSB ERA12CA182Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · South Charleston, WVThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing DHC-8-102 · Huntington, WVThe inadequate communication among ground crew personnel, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a deice truck.NTSB ERA12LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGraff Wilbur C Bearhawk · Woodrow, WVThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA12FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHarry L. Weber Arion LI · Hedgesville, WVAn aerodynamic stall at low altitude due to the pilot’s acute cardiac event.NTSB ERA12FA012Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Peru, WVThe non-instrument rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA11FA495Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Martinsburg, WVThe pilot's impairment or incapacitation that occurred during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver due to complications from a recent heart attack, resulting in his inability to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Federal…NTSB ERA11CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Elkins, WVThe flight instructor's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA11CA432Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcfarland WM H Rans S6S · Huntington, WVThe failure of both pilots to maintain proper pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was both pilots' inexperience in the airplane make/model.NTSB ERA11CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Lesage, WVA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of snap fasteners to the rubberized type fuel cells which resulted in wrinkling of the fuel bladders and incorrect fuel quantity for the flight.NTSB ERA11CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Petersburg, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff.NTSB ERA11LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Welch, WVThe unlicensed pilot’s decision to land on a closed runway with a tailwind, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to attempt a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA11FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMD Helicopters 369E · Thomas, WVThe pilot's failure to clear the helicopter and its external load from surrounding structures and his failure to execute a timely release of the external load, which resulted in an inadvertent entanglement and collision with wires and terrain. Contributing to…NTSB ERA11CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing PT17 · Fayetteville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA10LA506Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Mathias, WVThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during an instrument approach in turbulent weather conditions.NTSB ERA10LA485Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Rainelle, WVThe improper rigging of the fuel selector by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA10LA475Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fayetteville, WVA loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA10LA296Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Rainelle, WVThe pilot's failure to adequately assess the runway conditions prior to attempting a takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner resulting in an on-ground collision with trees.NTSB ERA10CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Parkersburg, WVThe pilot's loss of aircraft control while landing with a gusting wind.NTSB ERA10LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Parkersburg, WVThe inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection schedule.NTSB ERA10CA212Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Romney, WVThe pilot's improper decision to land with a 20-knot tailwind and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.