NTSB investigations, AZ
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\" = 'AZ' 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" = 'AZ' 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 SEA08LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · St. Johns, AZThe failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of available power due to the camshaft lobe and lifter corrosion/wear, the high density altitude, and the CFI’s…NTSB LAX08FA267Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Sahuarita, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Creation Clipper 912 · Glendale, AZThe airplane's encounter with a dust devil.NTSB LAX08CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZThe student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.NTSB LAX08CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB LAX08LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNichols Rans S-14 · Benson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from recent marijuana use.NTSB DEN08MA116Accident · 7 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Flagstaff, AZBoth helicopter pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other helicopter on approach to the helipad. Contributing to the accident were the failure of N407GA’s pilot to follow flight arrival route guidelines, and the failure of N407MJ’s pilot to follow…NTSB LAX08LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Ash Fork, AZThe pilot's spatial disorientation resulting in his failure to detect and compensate for an unintentional descent during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate choice of landing approach, reduced visibility from brownout…NTSB ENG08IA051Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Phoenix (PHX), AZThe failure of the MLG was due to cracking in the cylinder wall resulting from a fatigue mechanism which initiated at, and near the inner diameter (ID) surface, with propagation through the wall toward the outer diameter(OD) surface. Crack initiation was due…NTSB LAX08CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX08CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind weather conditions and the high density altitude conditions.NTSB LAX08CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kykotsmovi, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight.NTSB SEA08LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVan Heeswyk Lightning · Marana, AZThe insufficient clamping force resulting in a fatigue fracture of the propeller extension attachment bolts and subsequent separation of the propeller assembly in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to…NTSB LAX08CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Sells, AZThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment.NTSB SEA08LA137Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNolan RV-4 · Tolani Lake, AZAn in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Peach Springs, AZA loss of engine power due to induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine as a result of the displacement and rotation of the number 2 main bearing that resulted in a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.NTSB LAX08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B-23 · Bagdad, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB LAX08CA136Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportA. Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Peoria, AZThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude while on final approach to land. A factor contributing to the accident was a downdraft.NTSB LAX08FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-GMBH EA-300/L · Queen Creek, AZThe loss of aircraft control due to an undetermined rudder malfunction.NTSB LAX08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Prescott, AZA loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB SEA08LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons C-100 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident were windshear and rocky terrain.NTSB LAX08CA126Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Prescott, AZThe instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action that resulted in ground contact and a rollover.NTSB LAX08FA122Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCarlton M. Cadwell Lancair IV-P · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during climb out resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB LAX08LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Holbrook, AZA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valves.NTSB LAX08CA112Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic N-250 · Buckeye, AZThe passenger's failure to hear and follow the pilot's instructions to get down in the bottom of the balloon basket before the high wind landing. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.NTSB LAX08LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Kingman, AZA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an undetermined catastrophic internal engine failure.NTSB SEA08CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Bisbee, AZThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.NTSB SEA08CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB LAX08FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Benson, AZThe pilot's misjudged speed and altitude during approach that led to a long landing and his subsequent failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the pilot's low total night flight experience,…NTSB SEA08LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJihlavan KP 5 ASA · Marana, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs) during an emergency landing after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection, and the airplane's canopy coming partially open shortly after takeoff.NTSB SEA08LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Buckeye, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB LAX08CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.NTSB SEA08CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeechcraft 35-C33A · Prescott, AZFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper preflight and failure to select a tank containing fuel before takeoff.NTSB SEA08CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB SEA08IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon 1900D · Page, AZThe flight crew’s unprofessional behavior and deviation from standard operating procedures which resulted in an in-flight emergency.NTSB LAX08LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJenkins RV-7A · Winslow, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB LAX08LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB LAX08CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the flare. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.NTSB SEA08LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Scottsdale, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the sign and a vehicle.NTSB SEA08LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's delay in initiating the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the momentary failure of the engine to respond, the failure of both the…NTSB LAX08CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX08CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Gila Bend, AZThe flight crew's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB LAX08LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Willcox, AZA loss of engine power while on final approach due to multiple grounding faults in the ignition system as a result of poor ignition system maintenance.NTSB SEA08LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon 1900D · Kayenta, AZThe flight crew's failure to execute a missed approach, which resulted in a runway excursion after landing. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative lights, weather conditions below published approach minimums, and the slush contaminated runway.NTSB SEA08LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Carefree, AZThe collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Mesa, AZan in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB LAX08CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing that resulted in the tail rotor blades colliding with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the burned out…NTSB LAX08LA050Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creation Clipper · Green Valley, AZAn in-flight loss of control and an uncontrolled descent into terrain for undetermined reasons.