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 ERA20LA207Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Wurtsboro, NYA loss of control after takeoff due to the pilot’s improper use of ballast weight. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight.NTSB ERA20LA206Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Eatonton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, which placed the airplane in an unusual attitude from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the convective and…NTSB ERA20CA211Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Olean, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR20LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR20CA171Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEnstrom 480 · Murphy, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB WPR20CA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Yakima, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN20LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Cleburne, TXThe total loss of engine power due to metal fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder wall.NTSB CEN20CA242Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Castroville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN20CA218Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportGlasflugel Mosquito · Alvarado, TXThe pilot's decision to divert to the private airport and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing on a turf runway that contained tall grass.NTSB CEN20CA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Cadillac, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the float-equipped airplane after the float became caught on the trailer used for takeoff.NTSB CEN20CA212Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Corpus Cristi, TXThe pilot's failure to utilze the emergency landing gear extension procedure after a short-circuit within the normal landing gear system, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing.NTSB WPR20LA165Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportOmf 100 · Glendale, AZMaintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the procedures of an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue failure of the longitudinal frame tube during landing and collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB WPR20CA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech D 45 · Ione, CAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Las Vegas, NVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR20CA166Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAviat A 1 · Glendive, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind condition which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA164Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Sandia, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from a soft airstrip that resulted in a collision with objects.NTSB ERA20CA204Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportSonex Sonex · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while on final approach and impacted terrain.NTSB DCA20WA112Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Mumbai, IndiaThe AAIB of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing MD11 airplane that occurred on June 03, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All…NTSB CEN20WA243Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna P210 · Wevelgem, BelgiumThe government of Belgium has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna P210 airplane that occurred on June 03, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Belgium's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN20LA208Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Fargo, NDFailure of the engine driven fuel pump which led to a fuel leak and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.NTSB CEN20LA207Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportIcon A5 · Duluth, MNThe pilot’s failure to remove an object from the airplane’s exterior, which impacted the propeller blades when he applied full power, causing them to fracture and damage the airplane.NTSB CEN20CA223Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Olive Branch, MSThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR20LA163Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Fairfield, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines while conducting external load operations, which resulted in the main rotor contacting a wire and a subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA173Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Butte, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in turbulent conditions.NTSB ERA20LA202Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · San Juan, PRThe pilot’s intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies of the left engine and subsequent in-flight loss of control after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of engine power was internal contamination of the left servo fuel injector.…NTSB ERA20CA205Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Durham, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall..NTSB CEN20WA398Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna U206 · Tallard, FranceThe government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna U206 airplane that occurred on June 2, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB ANC20CA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Nikiski, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR20LA157Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCK-1865 · Valley Center, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA20CA203Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Batavia, NYThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during a precautionary landing after an electrical failure.NTSB ERA20CA201Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportJabiru J250-SP · Gulf Of MexicoA total loss of engine power due to a fuel leak that could not be identified since the wreckage was not recovered.NTSB CEN20CA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Lahoma, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s improper fuel planning before the flight.NTSB CEN20CA204Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Denver, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing during variable wind conditions.NTSB ANC20CA052Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Unalakleet, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the departure, which resulted in a collision with terrain..NTSB WPR20CA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Heber City, UTThe pilots failure to switch the fuel pump to the 'OFF' position during landing, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. Contributing to the accident was a modified before landing checklist which omitted the…NTSB CEN20WA433Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Foreign, United KingdomNTSB CEN20LA201Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Carlinville, ILThe pilot’s attempted recovery from a steep descent which inadvertently exceeded the ultimate load factor of the airframe and resulted in a low-level inflight breakup.NTSB CEN20LA199Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pineville, LAThe airplane’s inability to gain sufficient airspeed after takeoff due to it being at or over its maximum gross weight, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at or over its maximum…NTSB CEN20CA206Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportZenair CH601 · Worthington, MNThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll to avoid an animal on the runway, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN20CA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lakeview, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff.NTSB CEN20CA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Arlington, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control during a gusty crosswind landing.NTSB ANC20LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Ambler, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to take off from unsuitable terrain, which resulted in impact with uneven terrain, the subsequent failure of the nosewheel fork, and a nose over.NTSB WPR20CA162Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control in gusting wind that resulted in a loss in altitude and subsequent collision with a fence.NTSB ERA20LA197Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Ozark, ALA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight school’s inadequate maintenance of the helicopter’s fuel quantity and caution systems.NTSB CEN20WA438Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPitts S2 · Carcassonne, FranceNTSB ANC20CA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR20CA159Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportGrumman G164 · Maxwell, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the airplane was not attaining sufficient airspeed for takeoff and subsequently departed the end of the runway and collided with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight…NTSB ERA20LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Humboldt, TNA partial loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel.NTSB ERA20CA228Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportThorp Thorp T 18 · Madisonville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN20LA203Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMagni Magni M 16 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe student pilot’s decision to take off with inadequate runway remaining, and his subsequent failure to attain proper airspeed, which resulted in the gyroplane’s descent into terrain.