NTSB investigations, ID
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\" = 'ID' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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" = 'ID' 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 SEA95LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's inadequate airspeed at liftoff. Contributing to the accident were high density altitude, tailwind conditions, the pilot's selection of an excessive takeoff flap setting, and a windshear encounter.NTSB SEA95LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Roberts, IDA loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm shaft from the cylinder head, which disabled movement of the exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA95LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEdwin J. Estenson RV-4 · Elk River, IDThe pilot failed to maintain directional control. The tall vegetation was a factor.NTSB SEA95LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20G · Rigby, IDThe pilot's premature liftoff and failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff. The high density altitude was a factor.NTSB SEA95LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Mccall, IDImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to remain clear of terrain after initiating a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable terrain and wind conditions (including downdrafts).NTSB SEA95LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Burley, IDA total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA95LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Island Park, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was wind gusts.NTSB SEA95LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to use all available runway, his improper use of flaps, and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor contributing to the accident is high density altitude.NTSB SEA95LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Homedale, IDThe pilot misjudged distance and altitude during the approach. The downdraft was a factor.NTSB SEA95LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Challis, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate supply of fuel for the flight. The terrain condition was a factor.NTSB SEA95LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Challis, IDInadequate preflight/planning preparation. Factors to the accident were: downdraft and tailwind.NTSB SEA95LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Factors include sunglare encountered when he turned into the sun.NTSB SEA95LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Terreton, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude to overcome the downdraft. The downdraft was a factor.NTSB SEA95LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Grangeville, IDThe failure of the pilot to adequately recover from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was a ditch.NTSB SEA95LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · New Meadows, IDA partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Bliss, IDThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceiling, rain and fog.NTSB SEA95LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Boise, IDFailure of both pilots to perform adequate visual lookout during taxi, and the ground controller's failure to identify the position of the Piper PA-34 before issuing taxi instructions. Factors relating to the accident were: decreased visibility due to…NTSB SEA95LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Boise, IDFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB SEA95LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12C · Bonners Ferry, IDRotor RPM was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: inadequate in flight planning/decision and suitable terrain was not available.NTSB SEA95FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Burley, IDThe failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB SEA95LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Mccall, IDThe pilot's premature lift-off during the takeoff, leading to an aerodynamic stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempt to perform a formation takeoff.NTSB SEA95LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Murphy, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night and a strong headwind.NTSB SEA95LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Kellogg, IDThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve, his inadequate remedial action, and starvation of fuel to the engine. Factors include a sign post alongside the road on which the forced landing took place.NTSB SEA95LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lewiston, IDFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel en route. Factors include the embankment on the side of the road on which he made his forced landing.NTSB SEA95LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205A · Lowell, IDThe pilot in command's long and fast landing. A factor was the wet runway surface condition.NTSB SEA95LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarsen Avid Heavy Hauler · Nampa, IDLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA94LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Nampa, IDDirectional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: inadequate supervision.NTSB SEA94LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Coolin, IDThe failure of the engine manufacturer to properly remanufacture and adequately inspect the no. 1 rocker arm prior to its installation on the engine. This resulted in fatigue cracking of the rocker arm and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB SEA94LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Paris, IDAn inadvertent wheels up landing.NTSB SEA94LA222Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Caldwell, IDThe jamming of the right main landing gear brake due to an accumulation of a gummy deposit.NTSB SEA94LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Bliss, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include sunglare from the setting sun, and the soft terrain along the side the runway.NTSB SEA94T#A04Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportde Havilland DHC-6-300 · Mccall, IDNTSB SEA94LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hailey, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB SEA94LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Nampa, IDFuel starvation due to the pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel tank selector position during the approach, and his failure to perform the published emergency procedures for an engine-out situation. A factor in the accident was a transmission wire.NTSB SEA94LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Salmon, IDThe pilot's failure to adequately judge the distance and altitude to the runway during the night VFR approach. Factors in the accident were: fatigue, lack of recent night flying experience, the dark night, and the operator's inadequate supervision of the…NTSB SEA94LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Nampa, IDA cracked cylinder.NTSB SEA94LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Rathdrum, IDThe fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a slipped bearing.NTSB LAX94LA297Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Murphy Springs, IDThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to maneuver in a canyon at such low altitude that he could not out climb the adjacent rising terrain.NTSB SEA94LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Wilder, IDThe failure of the left brake master cylinder and the pilot's inadequate remedial action when the aircraft collided with an embankment during an intentional ground loop.NTSB SEA94LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK20D-78 · Rexberg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include a vehicle parked near the runway.NTSB SEA94LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-188C · Weiser, IDClearance from powerlines was not maintained. Factors include dusk light conditions.NTSB SEA94FA168Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Arco, IDThe pilot's diversion of his attention of controlling the airplane which led to his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's failure to assure that the cabin door was closed and locked.NTSB SEA94FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Lowell, IDThe pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB SEA94LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mccall, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and attempted operation which exceeded the performance capability of the airplane. Factors include his overconfidence in the aircraft's ability.NTSB SEA94LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Indian Valley, IDConnecting rod bolt fatigue and no suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA94LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Melba, IDThe pilot's inadequate remedial action, and his excessive brake application. Factors include improper recovery from a bounced landing, and a crosswind.NTSB SEA94LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Burley, IDA loose carburetor. Factors include no suitable terrain for making a forced landing, and trees in the field where the forced landing took place.NTSB SEA94LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lookout Pass, IDPoor in-flight planning. Factors include cloudy weather.NTSB SEA94LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Rexburg, IDEngine failure after loss of oil due to a ruptured oil line.NTSB SEA94LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Princeton, IDInadvertent retarding of throttle by pilot. Factors include trees.