NTSB investigations
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 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 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 CEN20LA343Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Brandon, MNThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN20LA338Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Sugar Land, TXA total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR20LA278Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Harlowton, MTThe pilot’s failure to follow the appropriate takeoff procedures, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA274Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportUskoski Ridge Runner IV · Vancouver, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering to land which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, which the pilot was unable to recover from.NTSB WPR20CA273Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Warner Springs, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain altitude due to a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA20LA285Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLake LA4 · West Palm Beach, FLAn on-ground engine fire, the source of which could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA342Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSiebel Auriga · Rockford, ILThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN20LA339Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Sportcruiser · Gober, TXThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a power-off stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to properly monitor the student pilot during the stall recovery.NTSB WPR20CA269Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's decision to continue the unstable approach which resulted in an inadequate flare, bounced landing and collision with trees following a delayed go around.NTSB ERA20LA288Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Ardmore, TNThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to depart from a constrained, grass-covered field in elevated-density altitude conditions, which resulted in reduced takeoff and climb performance and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN20LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Glenwood Springs, COThe pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing due to a sheared tailwheel locking pin.NTSB ANC20CA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPerformer High Performer · Chandalar Shelf, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing and a nose over.NTSB WPR20CA265Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA20LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorsport UK MTOsport 2017 · Springfield, TNThe pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff when the gyroplane’s actual performance failed to match that predicted in his performance planning. Contributing to the accident was the gyrocopter’s insufficient performance for reasons that could not be…NTSB CEN20CA387Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf · Casco, MIThe pilot's decision to takeoff towards known obstacles which resulted in an impact with a power line.NTSB CEN20CA335Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Lafayette, INThe pilot's failure to monitor aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of control when a passenger inadvertently moved the control stick, and the pilot and other passenger's decision to unbuckle their restraints inflight.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 ERA20CA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Montauk, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB WPR20LA259Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRutan Vari EZE · Kelso Valley, CAThe pilot’s failure to secure the fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR20CA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Las Vegas, NVThe student pilot's inadequate decision to make a premature turn onto a taxiway which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB GAA21WA004Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignVans RV7 · Little Bassetts Farm, Bentwood, United KingdomNTSB ERA20CA280Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Monongahela, PAThe pilot's premature application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over event.NTSB CEN20LA329Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Burlington, WIA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during the initial climb.NTSB WPR20CA261Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Kernville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA20WA129Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationHawker SEA Fury · Button End, Harston, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomThe government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a HAWKER SEA FURY airplane that occurred on August 08, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation…NTSB CEN20WA376Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCanadair CL215 1A10 · Lobios (Ourense), PortugalThe Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes y Incidentes de Aviacion Civil (CIAIAC) of Spain has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Canadair CL-215-1A10 airplane, which occurred on August 8, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited…NTSB CEN20LA330Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Logan, IAThe failure of the lower actuator bearing support brackets, which resulted in the misalignment of the clutch actuator, a loss of belt tension on the main rotor drive system, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN20LA328Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Marathon, TXThe in-flight loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN20CA340Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Englewood, COThe student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a loss of control and a hard bounced landing.NTSB CEN20CA332Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Englewood, COThe flight instructor did not maintain a proper approach path and landing flare during a landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and damaged landing gear. During the subsequent landing with damaged landing gear, the flight instructor lost…NTSB WPR20LA258Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Hanna, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed after a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot could not recover.NTSB WPR20LA257Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSportine Aviacija LAK17 · Lake Port, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack during flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA20LA278Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Allendale, SCA total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to contamination from a thermoplastic polymer used in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to report debris observed in the fuel system during previous preflight…NTSB ERA20CA279Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportDakota S18-160 · Modena, NYThe passenger's inadvertent application of the rear brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB DCA20WA136Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Kozhikode, IndiaThe Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on August 07, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB of India's investigation…NTSB CEN20CA333Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCub Crafters Carbon CUB EX · Marion, ILThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground-loop and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA20CA293Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWag Aero Cubby · Pell City, ALThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action following the student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA20CA283Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Murray, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the simulated power off landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane’s left wing striking the ground.NTSB CEN20CA326Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportHughes 369A · St Louis, MOThe flight instructor's failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in a hard landing while preforming a practice autorotation.NTSB ERA20LA277Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · St. Agatha, METhe failure of the crankshaft gear alignment dowel due to fatigue crack propagation and overstress, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA20LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA25 · Miami, FLA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice that was not detected by the pilot.NTSB CEN20CA334Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportHughes 369 · Delia, KSForeign object damage sustained to the main rotor blades due to aerial tree trimming.NTSB ANC20LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to place a passenger and baggage in the rear baggage compartment, which resulted in an aft center of gravity, an increase in directional instability, and affected the pilot’s ability to maintain directional control, resulting in…NTSB ANC20CA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportGreg Miller GOT Rocks · Minchumina, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with a large hole and a nose-over.NTSB WPR20CA253Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRobert D Carr Jr Cavalon · Upper Lake, CAThe pilot’s distraction and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA20WA128Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRans S6 · Heathfield East Sussex, United KingdomThe government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a RANS S6 airplane that occurred on August 04, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under the…NTSB ANC20CA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.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.