NTSB investigations, WY
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\" = 'WY' 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" = 'WY' 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 WPR22LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Afton, WYThe pilot's inadequate flare and bounced landing which resulted in loss of directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR22LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Wheatland, WYThe pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN22FA216Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportExpress 2000RG · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's inability to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while managing a loss of engine power and inflight fire, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing factors to the accident were the loss…NTSB WPR22LA187Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTwenty Second Street Backcountry Boss · Douglas, WYThe pilot’s inadequate flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.NTSB WPR22LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTuttle Bruce C Jungster I · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR22LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to compensate for a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrainNTSB WPR22LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDarrell D. Dugger Mustang II · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA350Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 404 · Sheridan, WYThe pilot experiencing an episode of impaired behavior and incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR21LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s improper pitch control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landingNTSB WPR21LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Lander, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.NTSB WPR21LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain.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 WPR21LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Rock Springs, WYThe separation of the control grip which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20LA301Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLake LA4 · Rawlins, WYThe pilot’s decision to depart despite a known mechanical trim malfunction and with a high-density altitude and the airplane at or above its maximum gross weight.NTSB WPR20CA266Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Grover, WYThe pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a pilot-induced spin conducted during a flight test, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA267Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCameron A 315 · Jackson, WYThe balloon pilot’s inability to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing during un-forecasted weather, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR20CA263Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportLindstrand 310A · Jackson, WYThe pilot’s inability to arrest the descent rate when the balloon encountered unforecasted high ground wind that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR20CA262Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportHead AX8 88 · Jackson, WYThe balloon pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during un-forecasted weather, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR20LA170Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Kitfox · Lander, WYThe inexperienced pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a turn at high density altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s poor judgment to continue the…NTSB WPR20CA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Spotted Horse, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB WPR20LA110Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Pinedale, WYA loss of airplane control during approach for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR20LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMitsubishi MU2B · Big Piney, WYThe failure of the right propeller position to correspond to the throttle change when moved to the beta position for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA19CA575Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Lander, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a runway excursion, impact with a fence, and a subsequent noseover.NTSB CEN19FA305Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Carpenter, WYThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB GAA19CA526Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPietenpol Pietenpol Aircamper · Glendo, WYThe pilot's overapplication of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB GAA19CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrumbaugh David R DRB Raider · Laramie, WYThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMerit CCX-2000 · Casper, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA5 · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate and landing flare during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with objects.NTSB GAA19CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Gillette, WYThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Cody, WYThe student pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control after overcorrecting with rudder. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial…NTSB GAA19CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 16 · Afton, WYThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent impact with a snowbank and nose-over during an attempted go-around.NTSB WPR19LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair IV · Laramie, WYAn environmental stress cracking failure of the acrylic windshield, which resulted in a rapid decompression during cruise flight.NTSB WPR19LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBKF Backcountry Supercub · Casper, WYThe seizure of two bearings in the reduction gearbox, resulting in the total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was a high descent rate which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStoddard Hamilton Glasair II · Laramie, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper pitch attitude during landing at night, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB CEN18LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T310 · Laramie, WYThe pilot’s failure to properly adjust the fuel/air mixtures, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing to a field.NTSB WPR18LA241Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Afton, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance after an encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering in a valley with a high-density altitude, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.NTSB GAA18CA462Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Evanston, WYThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and his failure to complete the appropriate checklist before landing.NTSB CEN18LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112TC · Cheyenne, WYA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA18CA379Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDan Jelinek Backcountry Supercub · Douglas, WYThe pilot’s overcorrection with rudder during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN18LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAston Kinsey Tercel · Cokeville, WYThe loss of gyrocopter control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the gyrocopter revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN18FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Moose, WYThe pilot's encounter with atmospheric conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of control near terrain that precluded recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the operator's published tour flight…NTSB GAA18CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSorensen Danny S BF9 2 · Evanston, WYThe pilot’s failure to fuel the biplane’s main fuel tank before the flight and his inadequate preflight inspection, during which he did not verify the fuel quantity, which resulted in fuel exhaustionNTSB CEN18LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPeet Charles Zenith CH 701 · Jackson, WYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s failure to maintain proper control of the airplane, which led to a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN18FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Evanston, WYThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB GAA18CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwearingen SA227 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting tailwind conditions.NTSB CEN18LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Riverton, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during the rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport runway configuration, which led to his premature attempt to take off, and the airplane’s inoperative…NTSB CEN18LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's improper in-flight fuel management and reliance on a faulty fuel gauge, which resulted in fuel starvation during approach for landing, and his failure to follow the emergency checklist after losing engine power.NTSB CEN17LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Worland, WYThe pilot's decision to operate an airplane with unreliable fuel gauges and the worn fuel cap seal that allowed fuel to siphon from the left wing fuel tank, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA17CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCroft Robert C Kitfox Super Sport · Afton, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain bank control during an attempted go-around.NTSB GAA17CA512Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1 · Cody, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.