NTSB investigations, UT
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\" = 'UT' 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" = 'UT' 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 SEA95LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Moab, UTThe pilot-in-command's landing long, precluding a go-around and not maintaining a proper descent rate. Factors were trees and the crosswind.NTSB SEA95LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mt Pleasant, UTThe pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout. Factors include wind shear and high density altitude.NTSB SEA95LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Ogden, UTthe pilot's failure to use brakes to maintain directional control following a tailwheel steering malfunction. Partial failure of the tailwheel steering system contributed to the accident.NTSB SEA95LA185Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Thompson, UTthe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from the mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, low ceilings, and downdraft.NTSB SEA95LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Bullfrog, UTThe right brake locking for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Panguitch, UTthe pilot's misjudgment of the distance from the sign post.NTSB SEA95LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to initiating his cross-country flight resulting in a total power loss due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA95LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wellsville, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of experience with flying in mountainous terrain and the high density altitude.NTSB SEA95LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Ogden, UTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Hte loose tailwheel assembly bolt was a factor.NTSB SEA95FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude in the visual flight rules (VFR) traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to follow dispatch procedures, the dark night conditions, and the unavailability of the airport's…NTSB SEA95FA095Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Milford, UTthe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather (icing conditions), and his delay in executing a course reversal to exit those conditions, which resulted in airframe ice accumulation and loss of control. A factor was the icing conditions.NTSB SEA95LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Richfield, UTIce ingestion. Factors to the accident were: aircraft protective coverings were unavailable, inadequate preflight inspection, and uneven terrain.NTSB SEA95LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ogden, UTDirectional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were a lack of total experience in type of aircraft and crosswind.NTSB SEA95LA070Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MXL2 · Hildale, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while banking the airplane. This led to an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall in close proximity to the ground. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot exceeding the airplane's weight and balance…NTSB SEA95LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment. Factors in the accident were: the dark night conditions and inadequate maintenance of the runway lighting system.NTSB SEA95FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Tremonton, UTThe pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with the mountainous terrain. Factors were the clouds, and the dark night.NTSB SEA95LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during runup. The unfavorable wind was a factor.NTSB SEA95LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lehi, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the terrain. Factors include the pilot inadvertently becoming lost/disoriented, his improper inflight decision to attempt to maneuver through unfamiliar mountainous terrain to his original destination,…NTSB SEA95FA031Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Grantsville, UTThe VFR pilot's attempt to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA95LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Heber City, UTAn open connection clip. A factor to the accident was a locked tail wheel assembly.NTSB SEA95LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · St. George, UTInadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and a parked aircraft in the landing path.NTSB SEA95LA006Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlines Acro Duster II SA750 · West Jordon, UTThe pilot-in-command's attempt to perform a low altitude flight maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the maneuver. This led to an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall.NTSB FTW95FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Milford, UTThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in airframe (structural) ice, a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was: the icing/weather condition.NTSB FTW95FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Richmond, UTThe loss of engine oil pressure due to an oil leak from a loose oil line fitting. Factors were the obscuration, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.NTSB SEA94LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bullfrog, UTThe pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's maximum crosswind component capability. A factor related to the accident was the gusty crosswind.NTSB SEA94LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Hite, UTCompensation for wind conditions and weather evaluation were inadequate. Factors to the accident were: crosswind and gusts.NTSB SEA94GA203Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Duchesne, UTThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the surrounding terrain. Factors related to the accident were: thunderstorms in the area (requiring the pilot to deviate from the desired course), high…NTSB SEA94LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Salt Lake City, UTThe inadequate visual lookout by the instructor and dual student. Factors include sunglare and the tug left on the taxiway.NTSB SEA94FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Syracuse, UTUndeterminedNTSB SEA94LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1 · Heber City, UTFailure of main landing gear axle hardware. Factors include collapse of main landing gear strut.NTSB SEA94FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate and clearance from the terrain. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the aircraft being above the maximum certificated gross weight.NTSB SEA94LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · West Jordan, UTThe pilot not maintaining a proper descent rate and his delayed remedial action.NTSB SEA94LA142Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal report1ST FTR GP FOCKE-WULF 190 · Salt Lake City, UTImproper balancing of the ailerons resulting in aileron flutter.NTSB SEA94LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Salt Lake City, UTAn improper flare by the pilot, who was landing the aircraft, at the time it was damaged.NTSB SEA94LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Husky · Ogden, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condiitons. The wind gusts were a factor.NTSB SEA94LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKelly Long EZ · Lindon, UTPiston failure and unsuitable terrain for a successful forced landing.NTSB SEA94LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHallstrom BD-5B · St. George, UTCarburetor contamination and low output, and the pilot's improper decision to attempt to continue the approach. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB SEA94LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hanksville, UTThe excess airspeed maintained by the pilot on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors include loose gravel, and a berm off the end of the intended landing strip.NTSB SEA94LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Coalville, UTThe failure of the connecting rod. Factors include the rough uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB SEA94LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot in command's failure to refuel and excessive airspeed during the approach. Factor(s) were: fencepost(s) and the lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.NTSB SEA94LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Levan, UTThe left main landing gear wheel bearing broke resulting in the wheel jamming and the airplane nosing over.NTSB SEA94LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Dutch John, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensations for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA94FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Wendover, UTInadequate in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and dark night conditions.NTSB SEA94LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Heber City, UTThe flight instructor's delayed/inadequate remedial action. Factors include the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and unfavorable/variable, gusty winds during the takeoff roll.NTSB SEA94LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Hanksville, UTThe pilot's delay in releasing his tow line when the line became entangled with wires.NTSB SEA94LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 L-1 · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing site. Factors include snow covered terrain.NTSB SEA94LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's improper aircraft handling during the aborted takeoff.NTSB SEA94LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Manila, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include a tailwind, gusts, and a tree just off the departure end of the field used for takeoff.NTSB SEA94LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSommerauer Glasair I RG · Ogden, UTA loose fuel line fitting, and fuel starvation. Factors include an intentional wheels up forced landing, and soft rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA94GA024Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot in command's maintaining inadequate altitude while crossing over the ground track of the landing Boeing 757. A factor contributing to the accident was wake turbulence.